Pakistan Military Chief Briefs on Counter-Terrorism Surge

 

  • Surge in Attacks: Pakistan has experienced a significant increase in terrorist attacks, particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. A 34% rise in terrorism was noted last year.
  • New Operation: In response to the growing violence, the government and military leadership decided to launch a new, comprehensive counter-terrorism campaign called Operation Azm-e-Istehkam (Resolve for Stability). Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif clarified this will not be a large-scale military operation but part of a multi-pronged approach.
  • Official Stance: The military leadership has reiterated that the fight against terrorism will continue until the last extremist is eliminated. General Munir has called for turning Pakistan into a "hard state" to tackle these challenges effectively.
  • Afghan Border Tensions: A central issue is the presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) safe havens across the border in Afghanistan, from where attacks are reportedly directed. This has led to heightened tensions and border clashes, with Pakistan pressing the Afghan Taliban government to take action against these bases.
  • Comprehensive Approach Needed: Experts and officials have highlighted the need for a comprehensive strategy that combines kinetic military actions with non-kinetic measures such as addressing root causes, socio-economic issues, and implementing madrasa reforms, as military operations alone have not achieved lasting strategic success. 

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