Radicalization of Youth in Southern Punjab

Extremism and militancy is the prime issue of Pakistan in general and Southern Punjab in particular. As far as demographic enormity of the province is concerned, the issue of radicalization has got primacy. Do economic and social conditions echo in the backdrop of this issue or are these religious organizations that are coining their vested agendas? These questions need to be addressed with empirical evidence. This research article prods into issue and brings some genuine results to light. In order to address the issue of radicalization, it is highly required that social and economic grievances of the region should be addressed and effective legislation should be done to monitor and administer the madrasahs.