Abstract
This paper attempts to explore and analyze the genesis and dynamics of extremism in
Pakistan, phenomena which can have serious political implications for South Asia. While
analyzing the evolution and growth of extremism in Pakistan, the underlying hypothesis of
this paper is that Pakistani society as a whole, more specifically, its intellectuals, displayed
strong resistance to extremism preached or practiced by any group or individual.
Intellectuals from west Punjab, no less than those from other provinces and areas of
Pakistan, were always in the forefront in all such political phases or instances. A general
study of the times and literary works of Shah Hussain, Bullah Shah, Habib Jalib, Munir
Niazi et al, will clearly reflect that throughout history, the Punjabi poets have never
endorsed acts which might endanger human life and always stood up against violence and
extremism. For them, human existence was not about hatred or violence. Instead, they
always emphasised on unconditional love for humanity as a whole irrespective of caste,
creed and religion
Muhammad Iqbal Chawla . (2015) Intellectual Resistence to Extremism in Pakistan: A Historical Discourse (25-04-15), South Asian Studies, Volume 30, Issue 2.
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