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The Madrasa Pipeline: Why 3.5 Million Pakistani Children Learn Only the Quran While the Country Loses $50 Billion a Year in GDP Growth

Expert Comment — South Asia Programme 2026-02-20 IIn the rural districts of southern Punjab and northern Sindh, a parallel education system operates largely invisible to the Pakistani state and the international community. An estimated 3.5 million children attend madrasas, religious seminaries where the curriculum is dominated by Islamic studies. While some madrasas provide a rigorous

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The Implications of the Changes in Counterterrorism Policy of Pakistan on Domestic Politics and Economy

Write by Habibur Rahman Since the World witnessed a shift in security paradigms post 9/11, Pakistan has always been at the forefront of the war on terror and bore huge pressure to fight militancy and extremism. The scenario not only reshaped its internal policies but also deeply affected the socio-political and economic landscape. To counter

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Strengthening Community Resilience To Counter Violent Extremism In Pakistan: Lessons From The Pakhtun Society

Ahmad Sadiq , Sayed Attaullah Shah Introduction Violent extremism is the employment of violence or support for violence in order to promote or accomplish ideological, religious, or political goals. In Pakistan, it has manifested in sectarian violence, terrorist attacks, and militant insurrections. Haters mostly use religion, race, and economic status to get people on their

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Women Involvement in Terrorist Activities in Pakistan: From Victim to Perpetrator

Dr Hussan Ara magsi The role of women in terrorism in Pakistan has evolved over the past few decades, as women have been both active participants and victims of terrorism-related activities after 9/11 . Their involvement is complex, shaped by cultural, political, and ideological factors, and their roles within militant groups often differ depending on

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Assessment on Pakistan’s Changing Counter-Terrorism Policies

Naade Ali Over the past year, Pakistan’s terrorism landscape has undergone significant evolution and diversification. The surge in terror-related fatalities has made 2024 the deadliest year for Pakistan, with total deaths in the first three quarters surpassing the figures for all of 2023. According to available data, at least 1,534 fatalities were recorded from January

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