About Book

This policy brief by the New Lines Institute / CGP analyses Pakistan’s approaches to Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) as of 2020. It assesses both state-led and community-based interventions, including militant deradicalization and rehabilitation programs, reforms in law and policy, national security initiatives, and the role of madrassas and religious leaders. It highlights a discrepancy between how CVE is officially framed by Pakistan’s institutions and how it is perceived by civil society actors. The brief also provides recommendations for improving implementation, evaluation, and stakeholder engagement in CVE efforts.Strengths: Offers a clear policy analysis based on both field observations and stakeholder feedback. Highlights mismatches between official policy and community perceptions, which is essential for improvement. Provides concrete recommendations. Weaknesses / Limitations: Lack of clarity on authorship reduces traceability and accountability. Some data or program outcomes aren’t fully quantified in the brief. Because it is a policy brief rather than a full academic study, depth of empirical data is limited.