Counter Terrorism Policy of Pakistan | (Current Affairs Paper, CSS

2015)

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BS-17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2015
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-II (CURRENT AFFAIRS)

Q.8. Critically evaluate the counter terrorism policy of

Pakistan and suggest measures to eradicate this evil.

Introduction
The security operation restored the confidence of the global community in the capacity of
the Pakistan military to deal effectively with terrorism. This was the main reason that the
army chief received extraordinary attention during his visits to the US, the UK and China.
This also contributed to changing the security-related interaction between Pakistan’s
security establishment and the new Afghan government led by President Ashraf Ghani.
These two countries are now involved in a more active cooperative interaction for dealing
with security matters, especially counter terrorism.

1. 20-point National Action Plan

The civilian federal and provincial governments vowed repeatedly to implement the 20-point
National Action Plan. Some actions were taken by these governments in the immediate
aftermath of the plan’s adoption. However, with the passage of time, the civilian enthusiasm
for countering terrorism began to decline. The old fault lines based on ethnic, regional and
religious-sectarian have resurfaced and the supporters of militancy are again becoming
active. All this makes it difficult for the ruling PML-N to adopt a forthright approach on
implementing the 20-point agenda. Its electoral support overlaps with Islamic conservatives
and militant groups.

2. Military Courts

The military courts have so far not started working; the federal government has not
committed any case to them. As a section of lawyers have filed petitions in the Supreme
Court for nullifying the 21stAmendment and some religious parties have taken exception to

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the focus of military trials on religion-linked terrorism, the federal government has adopted
a go-slow policy on military courts.

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3. Banned Organizations

The federal government has mentioned different figures, ranging from 60 to 78, of banned
organisations. However, no complete list has been released as the federal government has
not stated publicly which organisations have been banned. Its policy of financial and
academic monitoring of religious seminaries has also run aground because most madrassa
organisations have declared that they would contest the government on madrassa-related
affairs. Madrassa organisations identifying with certain religious traditions are more vocal
about, and more determined to, fight the federal government on the proposed madrassa
reforms.

4. Misuse of Loudspeaker Rules

The Punjab government has arrested a number of religious leaders on account of misuse of
loudspeaker rules and for making objectionable speeches. It has also banned the sale of
religion-oriented books that are said to promote negative attitudes or hatred against
different sects. A number of people have been taken into custody for anti-social activities or
for their linkages with sectarian and violent organisations. Most of these arrests have been
done on the basis of the lists of such people maintained by police stations. Some activists of

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religious groups are taking exception to the arrests of religious leaders for misuse of
loudspeakers and the restrictions on the sale of religious literature with strong sectarian
bias. Some columns in Urdu language newspapers have criticised the banning of religious-
sectarian books by well-known authors.

5. 3-Ds approach of Deterrence, Development and Dialogue

While Pakistan’s policy on countering terrorism has been remain focused on using all
possible means hard and soft power, counter terrorism strategy is based on three pronged
approach, famously known as 3-Ds approach of Deterrence, Development and Dialogue. The
Deterrence emphasizes upon the enhancement of security measures that could possibly
deter the terrorists from using the terror tactics. Pakistan believes that effective measures
should be adopted to prevent the extensive aims of terrorists. The next step is to develop the
society and address the issues that lead to extremism. It is proven fact that societies that
are deprived of their basic rights are more determined to use the violent means to achieve
their objectives. The basic need in development is development of education and justice to
every one and all despite of their culture and religion.

Some Futuristic Measure

1. Unity and Commitment

The first and foremost things are the unity and commitment. These are very important to
achieve an objective. All stakeholders of the society must need to unite and become
committed to this one agenda…….to eradicate terrorism from every nook and corner of the
country. But after a very bloody war, we still see some of the stakeholders of the society
who are supporting the extremist designs of the terrorist groups. I do not clearly know what
their intensions are. But one thing is very clear: that is they are working against country’s
betterment. We need to bring back first these people on the right direction using the
process of dialogue.

2. “No” to all Sort of Terrorist Activities

Parliamentarian can play a very constructive role in this regard. They can use their
influence in the right direction to convince the people of their constituencies to say “No to
all sort of terrorist activities”. They can easily inculcate in the minds of people the vision of
free terrorist society and about progressive and emerging Pakistan. But it is also a fact that
we still did not see any useful role from these so-called representatives of the people. It is
high time they must come forward to save the future of Pakistan.

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3. Role of Religious Leaders

Religious leaders in any society can play an effective role in times of crises. But the case of
Pakistan is different regarding war on terror. These influential leaders were in some respect
close to the terrorist organizations and to their self-professed ideology in the past. But it is
the requirement of time that these leaders must come forward to use their influence in the
society against all type of terrorism. They can play their effective role using mosques,
speeches and writings to guide the ignorant masses of the country. There is still a large
section of the society in Pakistan who prefers to listen these religious leaders at any cost. So
why we are not utilizing the influence and potentials of these leaders in true sense?

4. Role of Civil Society

Civil society is another major stakeholder. It is not playing their due role against war on
terror. The close observation of this modern world demands that in time of crises civil
society must come to the forefront to help the state machinery. But in Pakistan it is still a
missing area (war on terror) of civil society. A mass movement is required to defeat the
ideologies of terrorist organizations. And civil society can lead this mass movement very
effectively. But this should be a collaborative effort from all stakeholders of the society.
Because working alone against this big threat….terrorism can’t bring the desired results as
required.

5. Role of Education

Education is another very important way to eradicate the root causes of terrorism. The first
step should be to provide uniform system of education to the masses. This system of
education must be free from prejudices and sectarian violence. It also includes both
religious and modern education at equal ratios. This will help create citizens having a
balanced approach towards life. Although it is a very lengthy process but it is very
important. Because we need to clear the minds of young generation about the extreme
designs of terrorist organizations. (A few days ago a renowned professor has given a lecture
on topic related to terrorism in a university. In question-answer session when he was asked
about who is responsible for terrorism in Pakistan. He refused to give any comments on this
question). So this attitude must be stopped right now.

6. Role of Good Governance

Good governance is another area which needed more attention in this regard. The important
work in this regard which has been done so far is only to equip security personnel’s with
latest weapons and to increase their salaries, and compensation in case of casualties. But

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Policy makers of Pakistan (after entering into the dangerous war on terror) did not create a
suitable mechanism through which terrorism can effectively be checked. For example, there
is no clear data of people residing in the country. There is no check and balance on
foreigner’s activities in the country. There is no effective way to check cross border
terrorism from Afghanistan and Indian side. There is not sufficient training mechanism for
security personnel’s to counter terrorist organizations plots. There is still time our
intelligence and law and order agencies can start door to door campaign for checking and
registration, and to monitor it effectively. Also institutional working should be done
according to rules and regulations. This will give a sense to the citizens of the country that
Pakistan’s future largely depends on good governance, and ultimately they will participate
in this process.

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