Abstract
Radicalization is one the major threats to the stability of contemporary world. While analyzing the process of radicalization of a society, it is important to establish any possible correlation it has with the impediments of poverty or illiteracy already embedded within a society. Although Pakistani society survived the diversity in its ethnic, religious and sectarian composition, yet its social fiber was miserably damaged by the two international events that negatively influenced its political, and social cohesion: firstly, the long and sustained Afghan War (1979-89); and, subsequently the drastic events of the 9/11. The case-study of Pakistani society has been discussed in this research to highlight any possible role of illiteracy towards radicalizing a society and whether de-radicalization can be achieved by educating a society.