Challenges of ‘New Normal’ and Counter-Terrorism Strategies in Pakistan

Abstract

The pandemic of Covid-19 has changed life on the globe into a ‘New Normal’ phase which brings an abrupt change in all walks of life. The ‘new normal’ phase has altered the global perspective on security, social interaction and policy priorities of states around the globe. The changing patterns of life in all spheres has stamped on the notion that non-traditional security is as important as traditional security preparedness. New normal life needs structural adjustments in governmental efforts to cope with the emerging new patterns of terrorism. The study suggests modification in the existing policy of counter-terrorism to deal with the challenges of the contemporary world. The focus of the concerned study will be limited to the case of Pakistan. The study ends with the suggestions that change in government’s priority toward the health system must not harm the efforts to curb terrorism in society.