The Rise of Terrorism in Pakistan after the Evacuation of US Forces from Afghanistan
Abstract
This article will explore rise of terrorism in Pakistan and analyzes the evacuation of US forces from Afghanistan. Terrorism is the major issue in Pakistan which has various roots. The most prominent of which is terrorist groups like BLA and specially TTP after the takeover of afghan Taliban. Taliban regain their position after 20 years as US withdraw its troops from Afghanistan. Moreover, article deeply examine instability in Afghanistan effected the whole region specially Pakistan being its neighbor country, as well as the anti-sentiments of afghan people because the role of Pakistan in WOT (War on Terror) result in an uptick of terrorism, earlier Pakistan with US participated in counter-terrorism operations but now it should adopt “soft power” policy and resolve issues with afghan government at diplomatic stage because containing terrorism with power will more radicalize the terrorist groups. Pakistan and china also majorly contribute in peace talks with Afghanistan. Furthermore, influx of refugees, economic instability and lack of education also associated with the rise of terrorism. This paper also infers that how after Taliban control TTP becomes too powerful and why suddenly there was spike in the number of terror attacks in Pakistan and also discusses the role of other militant groups in rising terrorism. India being Pakistan’s traditional enemy always tried to spread propaganda to cause instability in Pakistan by indirectly supporting terrorist groups and mockingly said “Pakistan export terrorists”. While the paper outlines the perspective of Pakistan regarding the return of Taliban 2.0 and perspective regarding the withdrawal of US forces and how it will impact on Pakistan and revised implementation of Pakistan in this aspect and the challenges it has to face like refugee influx, risk of proxy wars and reemergence of jihadism. In addition to this the article discusses the recommendations and policies to reduce terrorism.
Keywords: Taliban regime, US withdraw, soft power, refugee influx, rise of terrorism, Pakistan’s implementations
