The Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), Pakistan’s primary anti-terrorism legislation, was promulgated in:

The Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 1997 established special courts and procedures to address terrorism in Pakistan, responding to rising threats. Studying the ATA highlights its role in legal frameworks, the challenges of implementing anti-terrorism laws, and its impact on security. It also offers insights into how legislation shapes counter-terrorism, providing lessons on the need for robust, fair laws to balance security and justice in combating terrorism effectively.