ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) extends its heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated efforts of its core research team, particularly acknowledging the lead author Elsa Imdad, as well as the valuable contributions of Zehra Zaidi and Shahana Naseer.
We are also indebted to the young participants of our focused group discussions and in-depth interviews, whose insights enriched the essence of this research.
Furthermore, we express our sincere appreciation to the subject matter experts for their invaluable commentary on the target issues. Their expert input has greatly enhanced the value of our work, enabling us to formulate policy recommendations for policymakers and legislators with greater precision and relevance.