The war against terror and the issue of internally displaced people in Pakistan in the post 9/11 period

The War against terror has placed a heavy cost on Pakistan's social, economic and political sectors. This war which continues since September 11, 2001, has not only changed lives of those who suffered the attacks of September 11 but also millions of people in Pakistan who had no direct role to play in this war. The issue of internally displaced people (IDPs) is acute in Pakistan in the wake of war against terror despite the claims by the government of that they have settled this issue. The displacement has been aggravated by the floods and ongoing military operations in the affected area. This paper analyses the issue of displacement in Pakistan from both the humanitarian and political/ social aspects. It also examines the impact of displacement on these communities and the war against terror in general by considering the peace building theories for ideas for the possible end of this conflict.