Extremism in Pakistan

• Extremism and present gloomy scenario of bloodshed
• Uncontrolled violence and implications on the society
• Historical fault lines contributing to this ‘madness’
• Wrong interpretation of Islamic teachings
• Adverse consequences of growing ‘menace’
• Weak political leadership and foreign intervention
• Pragmatic solutions to answer the complex theories
• Need of the hour………. Conclusion

Extremism, “The actions or ideologies of individuals or groups to intensify the situation for gaining some political, religious, social and ethnic advantage or superiority to make others agree on some distinct objective by violating common moral standards” .The fundamental contributions it has made to the country which is already deprived of indispensable stabilities, made the institutions weaker. Uncontrolled violence has had harsh impact on the society ultimately resulting in the form of talibanization, army operations and human rights violations. This gives an opportunity to media to steal the country’s show by sensationalizing events of nature alike. Historical fault lines which have contributed in this madness were several ranging from corruption, poverty and illiteracy to misguidance of Islamic teachings. The adverse consequences of the growing menace has not only portrayed worst image of Pakistan internationally but also invited foreign intervention as threat to nuclear program. The human and financial capital loss, deterioration of democratic system, terrorism and weaker central government are also few images it has developed. These complex theories can be answered to provide much awaited pragmatic solutions by strong parliament, provincial autonomy, economic developments and positive media debate. The need of the hour is to realize the individual as well as collective responsibility and work to harmonize this destructive which will throw Pakistan out of the Glob ultimately.

Pakistan is suffering from fierce crisis which has developed as extremism to be true. The current scenario which shows frequent army operations like Swat, Malakand and Waziristan has distorted the lives of citizens. This so called talibanization has been so dangerous foe Pakistan that it challenges our sovereignty and nationhood. The violations of human rights have definitely shown the real faces of dangerous people living in the shelter of innocent Pakistanis. The migrations of large scale added fuel to the crisis by rousing message of another crisis. Media is the auditor of the country’s internal and external moves but it has sensationalized every happening so far, which do not provide any solution to extremism but invite more problems.

There is no one who can guarantee that the generations which are near to raise their voices, will not be alike. If most of the literate and mature people know the reality, the rest will be affected by the misinterpretations created out of extremist coups. These can be in the form of sympathy, help, followers or support in any form. The looming adversity will not solve any matter unless properly addressed. Because this practice if remained isolated, will urge more capacity to drown the already affected institutions of Pakistan.

Historical fault lines have been contributing to this madness. There have been many factors that became causes to extremism since independence. But they grew into worst shape in recent years due to factors like military takeovers and one man policies. Pakistan has suffered many long military spells which have participated in the movement that leads Pakistan from developing nation to underdeveloped nation. With the burden of heavy deficits and debts, wrong policies, mismanagement and vacuum of political leadership, the result are poverty, corruption, illiteracy and disable governments. However, illiteracy will not let people understand the reality of present scenario but it will commiserate the extremist wars.

In the era of cold war, USA used Jihadi organizations against Soviet Union for its political objectives to turn it into Russia. This selfish reality which USA observed at that time, has made Pakistan pay heaviest price in the form of many destroyed colonies, hospitals, schools, cities and even lives. Because Pakistan is a frontline state in the wage of ‘War on terror’. The organizations such as Taliban, Alqaeda and many others ultimately appeared to be known as terrorist organizations. The west hegemony against Muslim world started just after it had achieved its political objectives at the end of cold war. Now it has a long debate and school of thought that who the real terrorists and extremists are.

Is USA fighting against extremists or producing them?

The interpretation of Ulemas has disturbed the harmony in which Islam was being taught, observed, preached and learnt. Madrassahs have been blamed as they produced Jihadi organizations which are real terrorists. This difference in the way of teachings and following Islam has roused the ravaged situation as blood coup. Muslims have divided themselves in sectarian groups Pakistan and they have developed organizations fighting against each other. Shia-Sunni tussle is the biggest example which took thousands of lives, only weakening the internal strength of Pakistan without any privileges. It has nothing to do with the foreign involvement but internal racial obsessions are no more than great enemies of society


The adverse consequences of growing menace has not only portrayed the worst image of Pakistan internationally but also invited foreign intervention in Pakistan as a strong threat to Nuclear Program. The democracy is wiped out by the impact of extremism because it brings disability to the system. Provincial disputes such as Balochistan Crisis forced Pakistan to change its policies towards internal issues before dismemberment turns out to be. Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan Package was the offer in return to address few grievances. Provinces keep hatred against each other despite powerful central authority. The concurrent list has yet to be abolished due to which its is reluctant to be seen any provincial autonomy. The frequency of the daily suicide attacks and target killing that has resulted in the ultimate human and financial capital loss. Foreign investors are not ready to invest due to adverse and incompetent circumstances in Pakistan. The leaders in parliament have joined hands with each other to grasp foreign aids and taxes into their personal accounts and deteriorate this system further.

Nawaz Sharif and Asif Zardari are two side of the same coin. There is no difference between them at all. (PTI Chairman, Imran Khan)

Current leadership has failed to address the controversial issues in Pakistan. It has lost public faith if any. The statements from cabinet and their foreign counter parts have nothing similar, which proves the fallacy being played publicly. The recent issue of Backwater (which is a notorious organization of retired American intelligence bureaus pertained to promote terrorism) has been raised by many media giants since half an year but Federal Interior Minster denied the possibility of Backwater continuously by saying


But Robert Gates, an American Secretary of Defense completely contrasted the statement and confirmed Backwater in Pakistan. This is one of the example of incompetent, inefficient and dishonest government. That’s why a geat leader said;

Nearly all men stand adversity but if you really want to test a man’s character, give him power (Winston Churchill)

These complex theories can be answered by providing much awaited pragmatic solutions. Pakistan badly needs a strong parliament which respects independent judiciary and provides provinces with autonomy. For the eradication of extremists’ elements from grass root level, the madrassah reforms should be initiated. Cultural development programs should be promoted so that inter-provincial harmony and consensus may be obtained. The government of Pakistan should set examples of good governance so that people are no more deprived of their basic necessities of life. It should deal with its internal issues more importantly to integrate the country. Sectarianism needs to come to an end if government is serious about religious tolerance. USA should revise its policy because extra interventions into Pakistan’s internal affairs have already damaged public faith. Foreign debts are to be paid and deficits will diminish. There should be reforms to accelerate the process foreign investment. The economic development will produce more literate people with lesser probability to increase extremist culture.


The local as well as foreign media debate should be positive with a view to help government to solve the problems rather to nullify the situation by excessive emphasis. Because media transforms the public opinion, that’s why it has big role to play in the development of Pakistan.

Is it the extremists or media that bolw the things up. (Loesj)

The propagandas culture need to be vanished with good journalism ethics because these are pivotal intermediaries between public and its representative government.

The need of the hour is to realize the individual as well as collective responsibilities to sooth a society by providing good governance, honest and integrating institutions and sincerity of objectives .extremism comes out those nation which are surrounding by mountains of problems which surely exist in Pakistan .but if collective consensus and freedom of rights comes into reality, both the terrorism and extremism will find no more place in country like Pakistan because;

A terrorist has no nationality faith, religion and cast, he is just selfish by his concerned task which he has to do.

Society will come and go but the basic issues, facts and aspects will remain in society. These vital unresolved and complex matters need attention to illustrate the image of better Pakistan .it is up to all of us to contribute and play a role in social cause. Isn’t it?


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