Human knowledge, in all its forms, is a revelation from Allah, discovered progressively by mankind through divine permission. Yet, modern academia often attributes it to impersonal entities like “Science” or “Nature.” This paper argues that acknowledging Allah as the true source of all knowledge can reunite faith and reason, correct epistemic distortions, and lead humanity to a more holistic, ethical, and advanced civilization.
The Punjab Enforcement and Recovery Authority (PERA) was introduced to streamline land recovery, revenue regulation, and administrative enforcement. While its mandate appears reformist, its unchecked powers, political vulnerability, and potential for misuse risk turning it into an institutionalized tool of coercion—an official version of Gullu Butt—undermining justice and trust in governance.
Pakistan’s enduring crises of governance, justice, and accountability call for collective reflection. This article invites citizens to think critically about institutional decay, political manipulation, and moral collapse that obstruct national progress.
This finale concludes our SDG 1–17 research series by synthesizing global insights, Pakistan’s unique challenges, and Islamic ethical principles. It calls for policy coherence, localization, and accountability as the only path from aspiration to genuine sustainable development.
SDG 17 emphasizes global partnerships for achieving sustainable development. For Pakistan, partnerships in finance, trade, technology, and regional cooperation are essential to overcoming structural challenges. Guided by Qur’anic principles of justice and cooperation, Pakistan can transition from aid dependence to mutual growth and shared responsibility.
Conflict, corruption, and weak governance remain global barriers to human progress. For Pakistan, terrorism, political instability, and judicial delays continue to challenge peace and fairness. Yet, reforms in policing, digitization, and anti-corruption campaigns offer hope for stronger institutions.
یہ مضمون انسانی وجود کے تین حصوں – حیوانی، جسمانی اور روحانی انسان – کی وضاحت کرتا ہے اور سورہ النور کی آیت 35 کی روشنی میں قلبِ انسانی کی ہدایت کو "نورٌ علیٰ نور" کی مثال سے بیان کرتا ہے۔ اچھے اعمال دل کے شیشے کو صاف کرتے ہیں جبکہ برے اعمال اسے آلودہ کر دیتے ہیں۔