Taliban Influence in Pakistan: Tehreek Attacks on Civilians likely to Increase

The Pakistani people are becoming disenchanted with political parties and calls are being made to implement Sharia law and form a government
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The month of Taliban rule in Afghanistan has come to an end and Taliban fundamentalism is now crossing the border and increasing its penetration into Pakistan as well. C on the lines of the Taliban. Some people of Pakistan are trying to prove the Talibani rule in Afghanistan as a spiritual boon.

Political Islam and fundamentalist Wahabi Islam are getting deep-rooted in Pakistan. Let us tell you that the Taliban government of Afghanistan has military support from Pakistan. In such a situation, experts say that it seems natural for the Pakistani people to be inclined towards the Taliban.

There can also be counter-attacks

The Pakistani government and army may be jumping on the formation of the Talibani government, but this bet can also prove to be a counterattack. International affairs expert Alam Mehsud says banned organizations like Tehreek-e-Taliban can expand their coverage and Tehreek attacks on civilians are expected to increase.

Talibanization of Pakistan

Pakistan's PM Imran Khan himself has also come out in support of Islamic fundamentalism. He made a stereotypical statement about women's clothing. His statement linking women's harassment to clothes was also widely condemned. Asad Butt, Deputy Chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, said that it is unfortunate that the government is supporting the Talibanization of Pakistan.

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Islamic arena in Pakistan from Taliban

The first Taliban rule in Afghanistan lasted from 1996 to 2001. During this time, jihadi organizations and Islamic fundamentalists got more fire in Pakistan. These organizations targeted Shia and other minorities in Pakistan. In 1999, General Pervez Musharraf seized power by overthrowing the Nawaz Sharif government.

Tensions rise in communities

Ehsan Raza, a political expert in Pak, says that the political support to the Taliban and the support of Sunni organizations will increase tensions between the communities. Radical organizations, who consider the Taliban as a political sibling, are very enthusiastic about the Islamic Raj. Even during the Sharif government in the 90s, there were many movements to expand the scope of Sharia law.

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