The Trends and Genesis of Radicalization in Pakistan

Abstract

Pakistan has been facing the challenges of external and internal security threats which have affected the whole political system of Pakistan. The sectarian and ethnic groups have been the source of great internal instability in Pakistan. The Punjabi, Balochis, Sindhis and Pashtuns ethnic groups are actively involved to de-stabilize the political System of Pakistan. After 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United Stated, Pakistan became the collision partner of U.S. against war on terror and this participation of Pakistan into war on terror has increased the radicalization and Islamic militancy in Pakistan. This paper will focuses on various dynamics and dimensions leading to radicalism and extremism in Pakistan and makes an attempt to propose a counter-radicalization strategy. It will further analyze different trends and issues of violence, Islamist militancy and strategies for de-radicalization