INTRODUCTION

The term terrorism refers to any act aimed at unlawfully instilling fear in people.it is a great threat to humanity and to the security of any nation.it includes person or group of persons instigating violence, riots, rape, kidnapping, theft etc. moreover, terrorism has nothing to do with any religion, a terrorist is a terrorist not any Muslim, Hindu or Cristian.

CAUSES

There are some basic causes for the development of terrorism which are production of machine guns, hydrogen bombs, atomic bombs and other weapons on large scale. Rapid growth of population, illiteracy among people, corruption, economic disparity and public dissatisfaction with the government are some of the major causes of terrorism in any country.

EFFECTS

Terrorism is the cause of spreading fear and panic among the people. Due to any terrorist attack thousands of people lose their businesses, animals are killed and above all terrorism is a huge threat to people’s lives.

TERRORISM IN PAKISTAN:

Terrorism is not only the problem of Pakistan but almost whole world is affected by it.

HISTORY

Tragedy of world trade center on 11 September, 2001 which according to America was done by Osama bin Ladin (the head of Al Qaeda) provided America with an opportunity to enter into Afghanistan and Pakistan joined US-led coalition in war against terrorism, but as a result Pakistan itself is facing terrorism. Taliban government was removed and new government of Hamid Karzai was appointed in Afghanistan.

Since 2001 Pakistani army has launched many military operations against terrorism in FATA (federally Administered Tribal Areas). Due to the military actions peace was brought in these areas many terrorist groups were killed however, some managed to escape to Afghanistan and they continue to attack military posts located near the border. Operation Zarb e AZB was initiated by Pakistan and this operation was successful as Pakistan experienced a sharp decline in terrorism since this operation was started.

EFFECTS

· Around 80 thousand lives (including civilians and military officials) were lost in war on terror.
· Terrorism has adverse effects on the economy of any country
· Pakistan became insecure and investors did not want to invest in any country having security risks
· As a result of terrorism, tourism in Pakistan was declined which is one of the major source of income of the country.

INITIATIVES TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT

· National Action plan was developed by government in December 2014 to crack down on terrorism and complement ongoing counter terrorism operations in FATA
· Anti-terrorism Act was promulgated in 1997. It was intended to enhance the powers of agencies to control and investigate terrorism and establish the special courts to expedite trials of terrorist suspects

CONCLUSION

Terrorism has become a burning issue that need to be tackled from the very beginning. Law enforcement agencies cannot control terrorism alone. People of the nation will have to unite to fight this growing threat of terrorism.