Islamist Militancy, National Security and the Pakistan State

The military has monopoly over most important decisions of the atates. A part from being the guards in the external security of the nation, it is a well-accepted political institution. The Pakistani Army has the direct control over Pakistan ‘s nuclear program and foreign policy. The National Command Authority (NCA) was established by the former Chief of the Army Staff and President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, to assure the west that Pakistan ‘s nuclear weapon is safe. Islamization of the Pakistan Army has been occurring in some from since its birth in 1947. The nation was founded on the unity of a common religion. This religious identity was ingrained in the Army as a way of distinguishing itself from its Hindu counterpart. Officials accomplished this in superfical ways initially. In its early years, the Pakistan Army was very proud of its ability separst religion from the conduct of its internat business. Initially, the Pakistan Army ‘s actions were characteristic of a capable conventional military force, focused on preservation of the nation. The production of officers was based solely on leadership ability and understanding of the art of war. The book is a study of the practical scenario in Pakistan that discusses the intervention of the military pakistan’s politics for securing its own interests.