COMBATING TERRORISM IN PAKISTAN: REASONS, RISKS AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

Terrorism is a complex phenomenon and states are under obligations to prevent it at the first instance. Indeed, terrorism is a crime against humanity. The bulk of International legal instruments and international community also condemns it at every level. Terrorists respect no frontiers or boundaries. Indeed, terrorism is multifaceted phenomenon because violence is committed on innocents and civilians by various groups. However, effects of terrorism are quite shocking and it damages humanity worldwide. In this context, this article examines the context and scope of combating terrorism in Pakistan, more precisely its causes, reasons, risks and challenges. It addresses reasons and causes of terrorism and discusses its risks and challenges in the modern era. Especially post 9/11, Pakistan has suffered a lot. Although Pakistan has experienced shocking effects of terrorism in various ways but remain at front in order to combat war against terrorism. At the same time, the phenomenon of terrorism is quite complicated and difficult to control in all situations. However, the paper argues that it is need of the hour to take immediate and necessary steps to combat terrorism in order to protect lives of innocent people and to save humanity.