Growing Radicalization in Pakistan and Government Tactics: A Critical Analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the causes behind the growing radicalization in Pakistan and to elaborate the government tactics to control the radicalization in Pakistan. The historical perspective can help in finding the root causes of radicalization and extremism from the day after independence. In this study qualitative methodology was used and the data from range of sources to investigate the growing radicalization. Numerous internal and external factors contribute to the already polarized society of Pakistan, which turns into extremism. The use of relative deprivation theory examines the radicalization in Pakistan through the prism of relative hardship which asserts when expectations diverge, people experience dissatisfaction and disagreement which leads to radicalization. This study recommends to build a strong relationship between state and the radicalized group by eliminating radicalization and introducing reforms by giving counter narrative of moderate and Liberal Pakistan.