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Syed Hussain Shaheed Soherwordi, In 2014, the government of Pakistan devised a National Action Plan (NAP) to inhibit the political, social, and economic damage encountered by the country due to the protracted tribulations of extremism. However, the Plan has yet to yield positive results. Extremists have shown defiance over the years, planting their roots in the tribal districts and across Pakistan. Considering the complexity of the situation and the limitations of the state when countering violent extremism, communities need to be strengthened. A quantifiable and timebound agenda is required to develop resilient communities to end extremism once and for all. However, no such constituent is included in the NAP. Killing extremists via military means is only one way of dealing with the issue. Social cohesion, which is the backbone of a resilient community, is critically lacking in the extremism-affected areas of Pakistan. An insusceptible community could put an end to the recruitment and development of extremist organizations in the country. People who have migrated from tribal to settled areas have the potential to play a key role in empowering their respective communities. By incorporating community resilience as a core component in the NAP, Pakistan’s policymakers may formulate an efficient national plan to counter violent extremism.