Understanding Factors of Rising Militancy in Pakistan
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61506/01.00208Keywords:
Militancy, political, economic, religious and societal factorsAbstract
Militancy in Pakistan is growing rapidly. Militant organizations are become challenge to encounter terrorism in the country. Mosques, educational institutes, religious seminaries, markets, public points, armed forces, police, frontier crops, judiciary and politicians are targeted by the militants across Pakistan. The resultant political and economic instability reflects their radical agenda. Government of Pakistan along with its armed forces are fighting back this wave of militancy for more than a decade now. In this context, it is significant to investigate the cradles of militancy in Pakistan. This paper aims to explicate the main factors which contributes towards militancy in Pakistan. Political, economic, religious and societal sources are the focal areas of discussion.
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