Global War on Terrorism, Its Effects On Pakistan

Abstract

Since the event of 9/11 the phenomenon of terrorism becomes scrapheap challenge to the world in general and Pakistan in particular trims. The event has brought about drastic implications on countries like Pakistan. Terrorism and extremism has engulfed every nook and corner of the world. So far Pakistan has lost sixty four thousand civilian, military personnel, and politicians and thousands others are wounded. Due to its status as front line state against war on terror Pakistan got seismic shift in its internal and external polices. The focus of this research is to critically analyze the political economic, strategic and social implication of U.S led war on terror on Pakistan. Stringent response of Pakistan towards increasing terrorism in the country has reduced the terror incidents. Analytical and descriptive approach has been adopted to cover major events of the war against terror.