Challenges Posed by Terrorism to Pakistan's National Security

Abstract

The only country that has been really affected by terrorism is Pakistan, which joined the US as a front-line ally in the war on terror. After conducting nuclear tests in 1998, Pakistan was placed under international isolation. It entered the war to overcome these restrictions and gain military and economic support. Considering the immediate and long-term effects, Pakistan's decision to join the war on terrorism was its worst miscalculation. As a result of these actions, terrorism was imported to Pakistan. To combat this terrorism, Pakistan's armed forces engaged in numerous battles within its own borders, which led to institutional instability and sparked socioeconomic problems that have persisted to afflict the country. The emergence of extremism and terrorism in the country worries the United States greatly.  Pakistan needs to prioritize its own interests, pay close attention to its most challenging security issues, and make sure that no other country takes advantage of the current scenario for geopolitical gain more than it does.