Abstract
Pakistan, which was created on the basis of religion have had to face sectarian violence and religious intolerance
from the very beginning. This article offers an in-depth analysis of sectarianism and religious intolerance and their
direct role in the current chaotic state of Pakistan. This article revolves around the two main research questions
including the role of religion in the state of Pakistan as well as the evidences depicting sectarian violence in
Pakistan. The main objective is to analyze the future situation of the rampant sectarian condition in the society and
to study the role of Pakistan’s government so far. Qualitative methodology using primary as well as secondary
sources are used to gather the data. Post-dictatorship era, after 2007, is being analyzed in this article, keeping in
view the history of sectarian violence, future and stability of the state. Last comments lead to the recommendations
and ways to tackle the sectarian divide and religious extremism. The researchers conclude that religion is core at
the Pakistan’s nationalism however, religious extremism weakens national and social cohesion and also divides
loyalties. There is a need for strict blasphemy laws, banning hate speeches which incites the violence and most
importantly, eradicating poverty and unemployment, so no foreign elements can bribe anyone for sectarian terror
within the state.
Samina Yasmeen, Fozia Umar. (2021) Religious Extremism and Sectarianism in Pakistan: An Appraisal, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume-58, Issue-2.
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