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Title Issues and Challenges to the Commercialization of Defence Production – a Case Study of POF

Author(s) LIAQAT HUSSAIN

Abstract This research work aimed at exploring the possibility, ways and means of transforming one specific segment of defense industry (sports and protection arms manufacturing) into a profitable trade for Pakistan. In the contemporary world, the economic growth is almost synonymous to industrial development. With an ailing economy and a limited industrial capacity, Pakistan has fewer options for industrial earnings. Pakistan has a reasonably solid industrial base for commercial production of sports and protection arms in the form of Pakistan Ordinance Factories (POF) and large number of private manufacturers. But this particular industry remained under developed. This research work aimed at evaluation of existing prospects and potentials, analysis of the factors contributing towards the under-development of this industry and the exploring ways and means to transform it into a profitable trade at national level. The study proceeded as a qualitative research. With requisite background knowledge about the subject because of over thirty years of military service, the researcher visited POF and different arms manufacturing factories / shops in Punjab and KPK. In depth interviews with the key individuals were conducted that constitute the primary data of this research. Besides, secondary data has also been collected from the relevant articles, reports published by the relevant government departments, print media, defence Journals and internet sources. Turkish model was studied in detail. Starting in eighties, Turkey followed a sound strategy to commercialize their sports and protection weapons industry and have achieved a great success. Thematic analysis has been carried out to interpret the primary data collected through IDIs. Major international trade theories were evaluated as secondary data to find out relevance for commercialization of sports and protection arms in Pakistan. The research work established that sufficient resources, prospects and potentials exist to commercialize sports and protection weapons manufacturing industry. Correct policy framework, government support for this industry and earnest endeavor to attain technological edge can help attain sufficient commercialization. As in any other trade or business, the private or corporate sector needs to assume the lead role with a sound support from the government.

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Faculty Management Sciences

Department Governance and Public Policy

Language English

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