Terrorism in Pakistan

TERRORISM 

Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government or its citizens to further certain political or social objectives.

Types of Terrorism 

 Law enforcement generally recognizes two types of terrorism:

1)  domestic

2) international.

Domestic Terrorism

 Domestic terrorism is based and executed in the United States by our own citizens without foreign direction.

International Terrorism

 International terrorism, which is connected to foreign governments or groups, transcends our nation�s boundaries. 

TERRORISM IN PAKISTAN

 Terrorism is the biggest thread to Pakistan's progress. It roots can be traced back from 1979, when there was an effort to kick out Russia from Afghanistan. But the problem became sever after the 9/11. And now it's become a menace for the Pakistan.

 Terrorism in Pakistan has become a major and highly destructive phenomenon in recent years. The annual death toll from terrorist attacks has risen from 164 in 2003 to 3318 in 2009, with a total of 35,000 Pakistanis killed between September 11, 2001 and May 2011. According to the government of Pakistan, the direct and indirect economic costs of terrorism from 2000�2010 total $68 billion.

 The state and its Inter-Services Intelligence, in alliance with the CIA, encouraged the "mujahideen" to fight a proxy war against Soviet forces present in Afghanistan. Most of the mujahideen were never disarmed after the war ended in Afghanistan and some of these groups were later activated at the behest of Pakistan in the form of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen and others like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The same groups are now taking on the state itself, making the biggest threat to it and the citizens of Pakistan through the politically motivated killing of civilians and police official.

 In 2004, the Pakistani army launched a pursuit of Al-Qaeda members in the mountainous area of Waziristan on the Afghan border, although sceptics question the sincerity of this pursuit. Clashes there erupted into a low-level conflict with Islamic militants and local tribesmen, sparking the Waziristan War. A short-lived truce known as the Waziristan accord was brokered in September 2006, This truce was broken by Taliban. They misinterpreted the conditions of truce that led to the annoyance of Pakistani government and armed forces that launched a military operation known as operation "Rah-e-rast" against Taliban in order to clear the area of Taliban.

HOW TO STOP TERRORISM 

 We all want to ask the same question that what are the ways to eradicate this most dangerous problem? So that as the result our nation can be brought back to the road of progress in all fields of life.

Unity

The first and foremost things are the unity and commitment. These are very important to achieve an objective. All stakeholders of the society must need to unite and become committed to this one agenda ( to eradicate terrorism from every corner of the country).

Role of Religious Leader

Religious leaders in any society can play an effective role in times of crises. But the case of Pakistan is different regarding war on terror. These influential leaders were in some respect close to the terrorist organizations and to their self-professes ideology in the past. But it is the requirement of time that these leaders must come forward to use their influence in the society against all type of terrorism. They can play their effective role using mosques, speeches and writings to guide the ignorant messes of the country. There are still a large section of the society in Pakistan who prefers to listen these religious leaders at any cost.

Role of Education

Education is another very important way to eradicate the root causes of terrorism. The first step should be provide uniform system of education to the masses. This system of education must be free from prejudices and sectarian violence. It also includes both religious and modern education at equal ratios. This will help create citizens having a balanced approach towards life. Although it is a very lengthy process but it is very important. Because we need to clear the minds of young generation about the extreme designs of terrorist organizations.

 

Role of Parents and Teachers

The role of parents and teachers can't be denied in times of crises. Because they are the main architects of nations. But we see no efforts from any side (nor from them itself) to utilize their full potentials regarding elimination of terrorism. We are not observing any type of collective efforts within homes, Colleges and universities against terrorism. It is the time that these builders of nation must come forward to save the country future.

If we will do all these things we will must eradicate the terrorism.