This study examines culture-led urban regeneration as a strategy for revitalizing Meezan Chowk, a historically significant yet deteriorating public space in Quetta, Pakistan. Once a central site of social and commercial exchange, the area suffered from infrastructural decline, overcrowding, and the erosion of its architectural identity. The research proposes a design intervention to restore the site’s heritage value while enhancing its functional and social relevance. A qualitative approach is adopted, incorporating surveys, focus group discussions, and site observations to assess user needs and spatial dynamics. A SWOT analysis serves as the analytical framework to identify the site’s internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. By utilizing the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and OpenStreetMap data, further information can enhance understanding of the site’s urban morphology. The proposed design integrates vernacular elements, such as arched facades, shaded corridors, and communal courtyards, with contemporary features, including cafes, local artisan shops, and accessible public amenities.

This paper examines the rapidly changing astropolitical environment in South Asia and the role that the fast-growing and militarized Indian space program has played in the security of Pakistan. It offers a novel contribution by applying Everett C. Dolman's theoretical doctrine of Astropolitik to this regional rivalry. It measures Pakistan’s lack of a comprehensive space doctrine, institutional incoherence, and historical under-investment in the space industry against the astropolitical principles of the Indian space program. Through qualitative thematic analysis, this research identifies a critical strategic flaw in Pakistan's defensive posture. Findings show that India's highly militarized space capabilities would cause a high degree of strategic asymmetry and the escalation of the security dilemma for Pakistan. Analysis indicates that Pakistan lacks strategic freedom due to its current reliance on foreign assets, implying that without indigenous Satellite Launch Vehicles and development of dual-use satellites, its space program remains vulnerable. This paper has therefore recommended that Pakistan adopt a dynamic strategic hedging model to balance access to technology and dependence. It further suggests that a civil-military space integration framework should be institutionalized to maximize both defense and development-focused dual-use capabilities.