Extremism and Counter-Extremism Narratives in Pakistan

"""A comprehensive and thoughtful analysis demonstrating the complexity of Pakistan’s extremism issue and limitations of counter-extremism narratives. There has been a dearth of in-depth studies on extremism and counter-extremism in terms of Pakistan's process and narrative building. This book would be a valuable addition and a good read for policymakers and academia."" -Ishtiaq Ahmed, Member Planning Commission and former VC Sargodha University, Pakistan [This book ventures into largely unexplored territory, shedding light on the pivotal role of narratives in fuelling various forms of extremism within the country. Using a comprehensive theoretical framework that amalgamates Aristotle’s rhetoric, securitization theory and constructivism, Sadia Nasir meticulously examines extremist and counterextremist narratives. Focusing on the realm of ideas, Nasir provides valuable insights for combating the growing radicalization and its alarming consequences, with the goal of building a more resilient and peaceful Pakistan. [...] Nasir’s systematic analysis is a vital reference for students and scholars interested in south Asia, particularly Pakistan. Policy-makers interested in the region will also find this book beneficial. -Zhou Li, Southwest Jiaotong University, China, International Affairs 99: 6, 2023"