Counter Terrorism Strategies in Pakistan
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2021
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UMT.lahore
Abstract
In Pakistan terrorism and its negative impact on national security have become a major
problem as it hit people, economy and institution so there was a need for effective counter terrorism
strategies which was implemented in both Musharraf and Nawaz Sharif era along with different
approaches and strategies. The documentary analysis was adopted as research methodology as it
fulfills the requirement of research questions. Musharraf and Nawaz Sharif took decision rationally
after calculating cost and benefits accordingly. The root of terrorism was started in 1970 but
terrorism was its peak after the event of 9/11 in the era of Musharraf era so government derives
counter terrorism strategy that influence national security of the country. Both governments of
Musharraf and Nawaz Sharif intended to eradicate and set the ground for social and economic
development. However, Nawaz Sharif has to get credit for its effective approaches including army
intervention to destroy militants. There are some similarities, differences, benefits and losses in
their governments but still aggressive and diplomatic approach of Musharraf, progressive and
military approaches of Nawaz Sharif helped Pakistan to tackle terrorism and improved national
security. These strategies worked for Pakistan but still there is a need to improve the counter
terrorism strategy in this vulnerable era.