If we make a list of serious ailments haunting Pakistan, then I think that terrorism/extremism would be on the top. Many people would not agree as they would cite unemployment, corruption, economic recession, political instability etc. as greater problems than the one mentioned above. However, if you ponder deeply and undertake a thorough research, you will find out that all other socio-economic woes are invariably linked and are a direct proponent of extremism. This is a simple fact which should not be difficult to understand. Read more about Elections and the Security Challenge