Violence in Historical Perspective

Abstract

The concept of violence has been embedded in the history of mankind since the very inception of settled life on earth. This article traces the history of violence in human history from ancient ages till date. Going through the ancient ages, middle ages, the article covers till modern ages as a background of violence in subcontinent in general and in Pakistan in particular. The article then goes on to describe the history of violence in Pakistan since its creation and delineate the same in the present-day Pakistan by explaining the political, religious, and sectarian violence in Baluchistan, Sindh, and Tribal areas of Pakistan.