Pakistan inherited its security structures at the time of partition in the form
of both bureaucratic and military organizations which were designed for
imperial rule. The new sovereign nation of Pakistan emerged on the map
of the world but lacked necessary organisational structure to run the affairs of
government of an independent State. In fact, it was the continuation of the same
system of government under the same individuals with few changed titles and
appointments

This paper is aimed at tracing the evolution of our national security structures
so as to understand their construct and culture as it exists today. The paper will
try to highlight the basis of national security structures and major design
determinants, followed by a brief history of evolution of the existing structures to
understand their foundations and development. Finally, a brief analysis of the
shortcomings/ weaknesses will be made and the way forward discussed

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