Pakistan has formally joined Saudi Arabia's led 34-state Islamic military alliance to contain terrorism and extremism in Southwest Asia. Critically discuss whether or not Pakistan participates in the newly formed military alliance against terrorism and explain its political, socio-cultural and strategic implications on the country.

Critically analyse · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Both sides
• ☐ Pakistan link
• ☐ Impact

Debate: Should Pakistan participate in the Saudi-led Islamic military counter-terrorism alliance?