Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle With Militant Islam

📘⚔️ Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle With Militant Islam

“Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle With Militant Islam” 📘⚔️ by Zahid Hussain is a groundbreaking book that explores the rise of religious militancy in Pakistan and its impact on national and global security. This well-researched narrative delves deep into the complex relationship between Pakistan’s state institutions and extremist groups, offering an unfiltered look at how militant ideologies gained strength over the decades.

From the Soviet-Afghan war to the post-9/11 landscape, and Pakistan’s role in the “War on Terror”, Zahid Hussain analyzes the internal contradictions, foreign pressures, military policies, and religious politics that have shaped the country’s struggle with terrorism and extremism.

💡 Key Features:

• 🔍 Investigates the evolution of militancy in Pakistan

• ⚖️ Discusses civil-military relations, ISI, and political-religious alliances

• 📖 Covers major events: 9/11, Lal Masjid, Afghan Jihad, Taliban & Al-Qaeda links

• 🧠 Written by a respected journalist with insider insight

• 🎯 Highly relevant for CSS Current Affairs, Pakistan Affairs, and IR prep

This book is a must-read for students, analysts, and policymakers, offering a nuanced view of the deep-rooted challenges Pakistan faces in balancing religion, politics, and security. 🇵🇰🕊️