Abstract:The radicalization of the youth in Pakistan started during 1970s with the General Zia-ul-Haq Islamization when the then regime Islamized the education system, justice and governance institutions. The prevailing education system is producing confused personalities split into three conflicting compartments; glorifying the past glory of Islam, unemployment, and insecurity resulting into political instability and the breakdown of governance and rule of law. The continued hijacking of the system by non-representative forces derailed the democratic development in the country. With the Islamization of the country and under the slogan of Afghan Jihad (holy war) religious seminaries mushroomed in Pakistan. A media report shows approximately 35000 madrassas (religious seminaries) are present in the country which raised from 300 during the inception days of Pakistan.Some 3.5 million students study in these madrassas. The set of education produces a totally complete mind set from other education systems. Their students are opposed to the modern education, western democracy, women’s education and modern development tools. With the under development the country has been witnessing, the State institutions swamped by incompetency, corruption and nepotism which has resulted into low confidence and trust of youth on the national institutions.
Vita:I satisfy academic & field experience. Academically, I hold Msc in Criminology & Security Studies. Professionally, I have over 11 years of experience of which since 2008 with UNDP at Provincial & Country Office level (DGU & Environment Units) with demonstrable experience.
My work experience is two folds. At provincial level I have led and managed the Provincial Red zone comprising of 8 districts of PATA i.e. Mianawali, D.G.Khan, Rajanpur, etc. This included internal & external security specific, risk & threat level assessment & response mechanism; besides coordinating with governmental and LEA/ Army as stake holders.
On the other hand I have experience in Program/Project Management i.e. work plans, budgets, M&E, etc, in the sectors of Community Development, Social research, Rural development/ livelihoods and Governance. I am a Master Trainer as well.
As a person I am results-driven achiever & positive team player with excellent conflict solving and communication skills.
I am a flexible and adaptable performer; adept at multi-tasking and thriving in a fast-paced environment while coordinating numerous time-sensitive projects.
