THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF TERRORISM IN PAKISTAN

THE SAVERS Ahtisham Zahid Sibgha Amjad

Sharmeen Fatima Hasham Ashfaq Sundus Ashraf

PRESENTING“CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF

TERRORISM IN

PAKISTAN”

WHAT IS TERRORISM?The word terrorism is derived from

a Latin word “terror” which means ‘great fear, dread or to frighten’.

TERRORISM has no global definition yet it can be termed as:

“Systematic use of violence to Intimidate governments or societies, in such a way as to

achieve a certain goal.”

TERRORISM

How it all started? • On September 11th 2001, 2 planes crashed into the World Trade Centre and changed the world… • ‘The Al Qaeda’ a terrorist organization of Afghanistan, headed by Osama Bin Laden claimed responsibility.

Pakistani Victims : War on TerrorMore than 24,000 people – both civilians and troops – were killed in terrorist attacks during the period between 2001 and 2008. The last five years have proved costlier, in human terms. Another 25,000-plus people died during military offensives against Taliban insurgents in the restive tribal regions since 2008.

CAUSES OF TERRORISMAll terrorist Acts are motivated by two things:

1. Social and political injustice2. The belief that violence or its threat will be

effective, and usher in change.This explanation of the causes of terrorism may be difficult to swallow. It sounds too simple, or too theoretical. However, if we

look at any group that is widely understood as a terrorist group, we will find these two

elements are basic to their story.

CAUSES Political Causes:i. Non Democratic setup

ii. Improper Government setup

iii. Absence of law and failure

External Causes:i. Afghan War 1979

ii. Iranian Revolution

Socio-Economic Causes:i. Injustice

ii. Illiteracy

iii. Poverty and unemployment

iv. Food insecurity

v. Dissatisfaction Religious Causes:i. Role of Madrasahsii. Religious

Intolerance

DEATH RATE IN PAKISTAN

What was Pakistan In the PAST • Pakistan used to be a beautiful country where peace and harmony prevailed…But things changed---DRAMATICALLY!!! • Terrorism in Pakistan originated with supporting the Soviet war in Afghanistan • The Mujahedeen fighters were trained by Pakistan's military and American CIA

Effects of Terrorism in Pakistan 21,672 Pakistani have lost their lives. Pakistan army has lost 2,795 in the war. There have been 3486 bomb blast in the country due to which Pakistan economy effected greatly. Terrorism has negative impact almost every sector of Pakistan.Terrorism has been increased suicide attacks due to which people lost their lives.

How do they train bombers?Brain wash by describing they will go to heaven with the press of a button.What they are doing is “Jihad”The people who are going to be attacked are all “Kaafirs”

Effects of TERRORISM on Economy

Rise in cost of production Fall in business confidence Product Innovation falls Government on non-productive areas. Outsourcing of business

PAKISTAN TOURISM Pakistan tourism industry suffered a loss of 44 million dollars.

STEPS taken by PAKISTAN Ban on Terrorism organizationOperation Rah-e-Raast (May 2009)Operation Rah-e-Nijat (June 2009)Government also take step for reforming of Madrassas. U.S should help in resolving the Kashmir dispute. In order to fight terrorism. Pakistan’s media should play very important role.The Government must be loyal and responsible.

How to stop terrorism??

If the feeling of injustice is unjustified it can be removed By changing the policies against militants Attack terrorists and their capacity to operate

CONCLUSIONTo conclude, Pakistan is a peace loving nation and playing its important role in combating terror. Pakistan has sacrificed the most in the ongoing war on terror.Unfortunately sometimes its commitment is doubted by some of its allies. Mistrust can lead to diversion of efforts, which will not be beneficial to common objective of peace in the region. Pakistan is a responsible nation; fully capable of defending its territorial integrity.