Abstract
This study examines the factors responsible for the creation and
rise of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). It also explores the process of its
transformation from a purely sectarian outfit to a combination of
sectarian cum terrorist organization. The research is mostly
analytical and comparative and is based mostly on the qualitative
research technique. The research finds that protection to
sectarian organizations like LeJ by the military establishment and
the State’s indifference or only selected operations against it
during various regimes had only enhanced its power. However,
since the introduction of the National Action Plan, some
reasonable and effective measures to eliminate LeJ from its roots
have been taken. Still, a lot more is required to get rid of such
extremist groups and to revive a culture of religious tolerance in
Pakistan .
