Abstract
This study is designed to examine the challenges of extremism; the most sensitive issue to the national security of Pakistan, This issue effect not only on the foreign relations but also on the domestic harmony, leading to unrest and terrorism in the state. Different events and aftermath of 9/11 brought with it the issue of violent extremism, which is continuing and posing security threats to many states of Middle East, South Asia, Africa and now Europe. Pakistan is one of these affectees. Primary and secondary sources are used to strengthen the logics. This violent extremism is practiced by many actors due to motivation of their own ideologies. Many strategies and policy options are available to Pakistan in order to counter terrorism and extremism. Ways are sort out to create the new ways for countering extremism. For their proper handling a thorough approach from legislation to some intelligence-sharing and exchange of successful best practices is needed.
Dr. Zahid Yaseen , Dr. Muhammad Muzaffar. (2018) Extremism in Pakistan: Issues and Challenges, Journal of Politics & International Studies , Volume 4, Issue 1.
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