Pakistan, Sept. 13 -- Violent extremism has never really gone away anywhere in the world. Pakistan is one of the countries affected by this threat, where violent extremism has shaken security and disrupted the country's social balance. In response, the Pakistani government has consistently developed strategies to counter it, from security operations to rehabilitation programs for affected victims. The question is: Will these approaches remain relevant and effective? Or are there actually gaps that can be filled to more effectively help counter violent extremism in Pakistan?

Recent reports show that there were 5,397 incidents of terrorism in 2025, based on government data, and the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICS...