Indian Journal of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2020/v13i02/146113
Year: 2020, Volume: 13, Issue: 2, Pages: 127 – 140
Original Article
Ishrat Afshan Abbasi1, Mukesh Kumar Khatwani2,* and Farida Yasmin Panhwar3
1Department of International Relations, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
2Area Study Centre, Far East & Southeast Asia, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
3Institute of English Language and Literature, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
*Author for correspondence:
Mukesh Kumar Khatwani
Area Study Centre, Far East, and Southeast Asia, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
E-mail ID: mukesh.khatwani@usindh.edu.pk
Objective: The terrorist attacks of September 9/11 ensued war on terror, which had world-wide implications. Being a front-line state in this war, Pakistan faced several human security challenges and risks on social, economic, and psychological grounds. This article critically analyses the impact of war on terror, which jeopardized lives of common people and aggravated militancy and extremism in the country.
Method: This is a qualitative case study research that tries to establish an in-depth understanding of the social phenomenon of war on terror and its consequences on the social setup of human life in Pakistan.
Findings: The major finding of research reveals that the war on terror caused religious extremism, suicide bombing culture, external intervention, and internal displacement.
Recommendations: In order to control terrorism in Pakistan and to mitigate the post-war on terror effects, this research recommends to develop and enhance coordination in the affairs of main functionary bodies of the country like government, security forces, and intelligence agencies.
Keywords: Extremism, Terrorism, Islamization, Suicide Bombing, Drone Attacks.
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