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. 2018 Feb;15(1):20-22.
doi: 10.1192/bji.2017.9.

Terrorism in Pakistan: the psychosocial context and why it matters

Asad Tamizuddin Nizami  1 , Tariq Mahmood Hassan  2 , Sadia Yasir  3 , Mowaddat Hussain Rana  4 , Fareed Aslam Minhas  5
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Terrorism in Pakistan: the psychosocial context and why it matters

Asad Tamizuddin Nizami et al. BJPsych Int. 2018 Feb.

Abstract

Terrorism is often construed as a well-thought-out, extreme form of violence to perceived injustices. The after effects of terrorism are usually reported without understanding the underlying psychological and social determinants of the terrorist act. Since '9/11' Pakistan has been at the epicentre of both terrorism and the war against it. This special paper helps to explain the psychosocial perspective of terrorism in Pakistan that leads to violent radicalisation. It identifies the terrorist acts in the background of Pakistan's history, current geopolitical and social scenario. The findings may also act as a guide on addressing this core issue.

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