EXPLORING THE EFFICACY OF THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN IN PAKISTAN: ITS ROLE IN PREVENTING AND COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM
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This study examines the growth of CVE in response to the increasing prevalence of various forms of warfare, exploring its expanding scope and depth. This study examines the root causes of violent extremism in Pakistan and explores potential solutions to address this issue. Over a span of 20 years, Pakistan has been the focus of extensive research in this area. This study examines the implementation of the CVE policy in Pakistan. This study examines the various concerns present in Pakistan, highlighting the need for further investigation and analysis. This study examines the potential threat of terrorist attacks in Pakistan, highlighting the country as a potential target. This research employs discourse analysis to examine the portrayal of women and men in 38 national action plans developed to implement Resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions by the United Nations Security Council. This study examines the role of women in national action plans pertaining to counterterrorism and violent extremism. It highlights the prevalent tendency to assign women a subordinate and passive position within these plans. This study examines the perception that men are more prone to violence and extremism compared to women. This study's findings carry significant implications for future research endeavours and the implementation of policies pertaining to women, peace, and security.
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