Counter Violent Extremism (CVE): An Analysis of Pakistan’s Policy Calculus
Keywords:
Pakistan, CVE, NACTA, NISP, NSP, CPEC, CVE Media Cell, Counter Terrorism, Violent Extremism, Strategy, Policy CalculusAbstract
This study explores the dynamics of violent extremism with a focus on Pakistan's role and its response. Despite facing persistent challenges, Pakistan demonstrated resilience in countering extremism and terrorism. Over the past two decades, Pakistan has navigated through turmoil and emerged stronger, achieving milestones in academia, science, art, and sports, all while implementing a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy. Despite the menace of terrorism, Pakistan's cultural richness thrives alongside infrastructural development, supported by alliances with countries like China. With unwavering determination, Pakistan envisions a future marked by progress and prosperity, underpinned by its steadfast commitment to combating violent extremism that it hailed through national consensus. The study underscores Pakistan's approach to countering violent extremism by examining National Action Plan; legal and administrative course of actions; National Counter Terrorism Authority; National Internal Security Policies (2013-2018 & 2018-2023); National Security Policy 2022-26; Counter-Violent Extremism (CVE) Media Cell established by Pakistan Information Department at MoIB; legislative measures, law enforcement, and border security; intelligence gathering and sharing; border management; counter-radicalization efforts; and last but not the least by looking at Vision 2025. The study is deductive in nature and applies national security prism to unfold Pakistan’s role and response to counter the violent extremism.
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