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need to fight for their country.

Afghanistan is a close ally to India in recent years. So, Pakistan fears
that the strong bond between these countries could affect them

negatively.

Kashmir is another area of conflict. Pakistan always demands that

Kashmir belongs to them because it is a strategic piece of land that
connects Afghanistan to India. Occupying Kashmir would close the

strategic connection between India and Afghanistan forever. Infiltration

through Kashmir is common and many terrorists had been caught till
now.

The induction and support of the most deadly ISIS in Pakistan also

accounts for the terrorist activities in the country.

Situation of Civilians

The situation of civilians in Pakistan is very deplorable. Even before the time
of independence, Pakistani people faced many problems and after that in

2018, it has hardly changed. Pakistan is among the top 10 countries with high
crime rates.

Media in Pakistan

At least 61 journalists have been murdered in the past decade. The last victim

was Shujaat Bukhari, who was shot dead by assailants. Media freedom in
Pakistan is very complicated. They cut off the licenses and threaten media
who report against the government. It is to cover the dark side of the

government from the public.

Role of Defence in Pakistan

Pakistani Armed Forces are sixth in terms of active serving personnel in the