Q6. Enlist the consequences of Afghan Jihad for the world and Pakistan.

Ans: Afghan jihad had far-reaching consequences for the world in general and for

Pakistan in particular:

  •  Foundation the Soviet Communist shaking due to this

military defeat and the Soviet Union was finally disintegrated within few

years (in 1991).

  • Pakistan emerged as a dignified and honourable country with an improved

image, in the community of nations, but this victory also created some

problems for Pakistan in future.

  • Illegal weapons were brought into Pakistan on large scale. Drugs largely

spread during this period.

  • Pakistan’s economy had to face great stress due to large scale migration of

people from Afghanistan.

  • Influx of Afghan refugees increased unemployment in Pakistan.
  • Terrorist activities increased and crime rate went up.
  • After the end of Afghan jihad the Americans did not make any serious effort

to establish democratic system or a strong government in Afghanistan. After

the withdrawal of Russian occupation forces, power struggle began, the

warlords started fighting with each other. This internal Afghan strife made

our western borders unsafe.

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