Counter-Terrorism Policy

Introduction/Background of Problem
Terrorism is the biggest threat to Pakistans progress. It
roots can be traced back from 1979, when there was an
effort to kick out Russia from Afghanistan.
The state and its Inter-Service intelligence, in alliance
with the CIA, encouraged the "mujahidin" to fight a proxy
War against Soviet forces present in Afghanistan.
Most of the mujahidin were never disarmed after the war
ended in Afghanistan and some of these groups were later
activated at the behest of Pakistan in the form of the
Lashkar-e-Taiba, the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen and others like
the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The same groups are now taking on the state itself, making
the biggest threat to it and the citizens of Pakistan through
the politically motivated killing of civilians and police
officials. But the problem became severe after 9/11.

At present, there are 12 Domestic and 32 transnational
extremist and terrorist groups in Pakistan.
Estimated human loss because of terrorism is 52234
people (civilian 18946, Security personnel 5751 and
insurgent 27587) during 2003-2014.

Introduction/Background of the Problem
contd.
Fatalities in Terrorist Violence in Pakistan 2003-2014

Civilians Security Force Personnel Terrorists/Insurgents Total
2003 140 24 25 189
2004 435 184 244 863
2005 430 81 137 648
2006 608 325 538 1471
2007
1522 597 1479
3598
2008
2155 654 3906 6715
2009
2324 991 8389 11704
2010
1796 469 5170 7435
2011
2738 765 2800 6303
2012
3007 732 2472 6211
2013
3001 676 1702 5379
2014
790 253 675 1718
Total*
18946 5751 27537 52234
Introduction/Background of the Problem
contd.
The country has lost Rs8264.4bn ($102.5bn), both in
direct and indirect costs of incidents of terrorism,
during the past 13 years of its engagement with war on
terror.
The Economic Survey said that the rise of violent
extremism and increase in terrorism disrupted
Pakistans normal economic and trading activities,
which not only resulted in higher costs of business but
also created disruptions in the production cycles,
resulting in significant delays in meeting the export
orders around the globe.

Research Question or Hypothesis



Is There Any Correlation between Peace Talks and
resultantly decrease in Militancy?
Vision of the Policy



Safe, Secure, sovereign, and Progressive Pakistan as
envisaged by the founding father of Nation
Aims and objectives of the Policy
To establish the writ of the State and protect the people from all internal
threats

To bring an end to prevailing inherent injustices in system by bringing
improvement in governance system thereby creating opportunities for the
unprivileged poor people especially FATA region.

To promote a culture of tolerance and diversity by properly educating the
people.

To peacefully resolve and manage disputes with militants within the
boundaries of Constitution.

To deter effectively in case of insurgency from some group of militant.

To ensure absorption of people who are ready for dialogue.

Key Policy Measures/Directives
Coordination with ISAF for sealing of boarder as well
as strong check on the border security posts will be
ensured.
Proper Adjustment of IDPS in case of military
operation in a specific territory.
Identification and elimination of sleepy cells of
militants in the settled area of country.
Preparation of master plan to provide space and ensure
absorption of those ready to dialogue.

Contd.
Development efforts in the badly devastated militancy hit area
shall be done on priority basis. The development shall facilitate the
isolation of people with the terrorist or peace-hunters.

Local people in the forms of jirga shall be given a role in
negotiating the deal with the militants.

Role of media as a gate keeper shall be outlined and it shall be
ensured that no discourse on half cooked initiative be undertaken
without proper assessment of its consequences or repercussions

Matter of drone shall be taken up at appropriate level.

Contd.
Game-spoilers shall be watched properly.

Proper Registration and Maintenance of database for
madrassa in collaboration with National data base and
Registration Authority shall be ensured

Cannons of consistency and secrecy shall be followed.

Stakeholders
Government through various ministries (i.e. Ministry of
Interior, MOD etc.)

Various intelligence and law enforcement agencies

People affected

Traditional Institutional like Jirga.

Army

Media

Effects of Policy Issue on
Stakeholders
Loss of lives: (52234 People lost their lives). 37% increase
in crime rates
Economic cost of terrorism: (102.5 Billion Dollars), High
unemployment .
Internally Displaced people: (5 Million people)
Social Cost: Educational institution destroyed during
2003-2012 in KPK are 799. Student dropout ratio rose to
25% in this area.
Political fallouts: state machinery has been challenged :
Attack on GHQ, Mehran Base, only during January- May
2013, 298 political leaders or activist have been killed.
Tarnished image of Pakistan

Policy Implementation
Implementation of Policy for terrorism shall be
basically the responsibility of Ministry of Interior by
involving other ministries like Ministry of Defence
(MOD), Ministry of Law & Justice, Ministry of Finance
and Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the political
mandate.
Policy Monitoring and Review

Ministry of Interior shall monitor the Policy quarterly
and National Security Council formed in 1973 under
the national security act shall the make formative
review.
Conclusion
A national plan in response to that police shall be framed to deter and to
negotiate the peace with peace-hunters with the involvement of key
stakeholders given above.

The local people need be empowered and involved as history proves that no
peace effort has been successful without involvement of local people in the
forms of Jirga etc.

the isolation through serious efforts on development should be concurrent
with dialogue. Be watchful of the sway of foreign agencies in the name of
development efforts.

Media should be made aware and cognizant of its responsibility and key
spoilers need be guarded against.

Ethos of Persistence and tolerance must be depicted by the government. The
major successful peace agreement may be studied and adopted as benchmark.