This document discusses terrorism in Pakistan from 2000-2016. It defines terrorism and outlines different types such as national, international, and cyber terrorism. It then examines causes of terrorism including social injustice, belief in violence as an effective tactic, and religious and illiteracy factors. The document details the economic, social, and political impacts of terrorism. Finally, it provides data on annual terrorist attacks and deaths/injuries in Pakistan during this period, with the highest numbers in 2007-2010.
4. Introduction
• Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against person or
Property to intimidate or coerce of government, the civilian
population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or
social objectives
• Terrorism is the unlawful use of, or threatened use of force or
violence against individuals or property to coerce and intimidate
government or societies, often to achieve political, religious or
ideological objectives.
5. Types of Terrorism
• National Terrorism involves groups whose terrorist activities
are directed at elements of their government without foreign
involvement. Oklahoma City bombing is a primary example
6. Types of Terrorism
• International Terrorism involves groups whose terrorist
activities are foreign-based and/or directed by countries or
groups outside country. Sept. 11 is an example of International
Terrorism.
7. Types of Terrorism
• Cyber Terrorism
Computer internet etc
Hacking
Information
8. Causes Of Terrorism
• Social and political injustice:
People choose terrorism when they are trying to right
what they perceive to be a social or political or
historical wrong—when they have been stripped of
their land or rights, or denied these.
Baloch Republican Army
9. Causes Of Terrorism
• The belief that violence or its threat will be
effective. Another way of saying this is: the
belief that violent means justify the ends.
Many terrorists in history said sincerely that
they choose violence after long deliberation,
because they felt they had no choice.
10. Causes Of Terrorism
• Religious:
perhaps the most commonly held belief today
is that terrorism is caused by religion. Though
it is not the main cause for terrorism, religion
does play a significant role in driving some
forms of it. Many terrorist get wrong
understanding in religion. Since 1980, there
has been an increase in terrorist activity
motivated by religion.
11. Causes Of Terrorism
• Illiteracy:
Lack of education amongst the people has
been put forward as a prime reason of
terrorism. Uneducated person are easy to be
persuaded to commit the crime because they
have no high ability of thinking. Many
terrorists believe crazy things; they're more
likely to do crazy things.
12. Impact of Terrorism
Economic impact: loss of life, infrastructures, and
business. Government spending on security
Society impact: create atmosphere of suspicion, fear
,and panic all around
Politic impact: makes world politics more
complicated and difficult