About Book

Objective and Scope: Sabaoon-II aims to evaluate, document, and build upon Pakistan’s experience with rehabilitating and reintegrating former juvenile militants (from the Swat region and elsewhere), assessing what worked, what didn’t, and what needs improvement in the context of deradicalization and reintegration. PIPS Context & Drivers of Extremism: It highlights structural flaws, economic hardships, and tribal culture elements as drivers of violent extremism in Pakistan. PIPS It also discusses how previous deradicalization models (hard-kinetic approaches) have shown limitations, and the need for “soft power,” critical thinking, and more holistic tools. PIPS +1 Program Components and Methodology: The document outlines multiple program components, including: Rehabilitation of foreign fighters returning home Counseling, religious re-education, vocational training Community engagement and psychological support PIPS Evaluation metrics and participatory methods are included: gathering feedback from participants, families, communities. PIPS Challenges Identified: Limited funding and resource constraints PIPS Difficulty in engaging urban youth and ensuring relevance of messages to younger generations PIPS Structural issues, including consistency in curriculum, ideological narratives, and continuity of aftercare or reintegration support. PIPS Comparative and Global Implications: Sabaoon-II situates its case study within global CVE (Countering Violent Extremism) debates, noting how policies elsewhere could benefit from Pakistan’s experiences — both successes and failures. It also addresses how global Islamophobia and rhetorical framing affect local deradicalization efforts