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| Religious fundamentalism has also believed to have played some role in contributing to the rise of terrorist activity. The ] which were alleged of being carried out by people who are believed to have visited a Pakistani madrassa at some time in their life, stroked fears that perhaps certain groups in Pakistan were encouraging violent activity. The government of Pakistan denied such charges, saying that just because someone visits Pakistan once after living and being educated abroad for all their life, does not mean that they were encouraged to perform terrorist acts in Pakistan. The government still acted swiftly, requiring all religious schools to register with the government. Also, ] ]'s cooperation with the ]' ] has led to several ] on him by those who seek the destruction of western interests. The president referred to this as terrorism. ''See also: ]'' | Religious fundamentalism has also believed to have played some role in contributing to the rise of terrorist activity. The ] which were alleged of being carried out by people who are believed to have visited a Pakistani madrassa at some time in their life, stroked fears that perhaps certain groups in Pakistan were encouraging violent activity. The government of Pakistan denied such charges, saying that just because someone visits Pakistan once after living and being educated abroad for all their life, does not mean that they were encouraged to perform terrorist acts in Pakistan. The government still acted swiftly, requiring all religious schools to register with the government. Also, ] ]'s cooperation with the ]' ] has led to several ] on him by those who seek the destruction of western interests. The president referred to this as terrorism. ''See also: ]'' | ||
| The ] is accused of having supplied monetary aid to the ] and other anti-Soviet groups to fight the during ] and to separatists in ] who India considers to be terrorists. It has the latter. | The ] is accused of having supplied monetary aid to the ] and other anti-Soviet groups to fight the during ] and to separatists in ] who India considers to be terrorists. It has the latter; however some statements made by Kashmiri militants showed the involvement of Pakistan in establishing "terror camps". | ||
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Terrorism in Pakistan can be attributed to Pakistan's status as the fifth most populous country in the world, with diverse cultures, languages, traditions and customs, and its proximity to India, another hotbed of terrorist activity. Although diversity is an asset, friction often arises. Different cultures in Pakistan are associated with differing ideologies, further causing regionalism.
Two of the main reasons believed to be responsible for terrorism in Pakistan are sectarian violence and the mistrust in the Musharraf-Bush coalition in the war on terror. However, other causes like political rivalry and business disputes too take its toll.
Religious fundamentalism has also believed to have played some role in contributing to the rise of terrorist activity. The 7 July 2005 London bombings which were alleged of being carried out by people who are believed to have visited a Pakistani madrassa at some time in their life, stroked fears that perhaps certain groups in Pakistan were encouraging violent activity. The government of Pakistan denied such charges, saying that just because someone visits Pakistan once after living and being educated abroad for all their life, does not mean that they were encouraged to perform terrorist acts in Pakistan. The government still acted swiftly, requiring all religious schools to register with the government. Also, Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf's cooperation with the United States' War on Terrorism has led to several assassination attempts on him by those who seek the destruction of western interests. The president referred to this as terrorism. See also: Pakistani involvement in the War on Terror
The Government of Pakistan is accused of having supplied monetary aid to the Taliban and other anti-Soviet groups to fight the during the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and to separatists in Kashmir who India considers to be terrorists. It has strongly denied the latter; however some statements made by Kashmiri militants showed the involvement of Pakistan in establishing "terror camps".
See also
- Terrorism in India
- Terrorism in Kashmir
- Lashkar-e-Toiba
- Islamic terrorism
- Pakistan Oppressed Nations Movement