Whether terrorist groups have external help or are operating with local support, too security and civilian personnel have lost their lives in attacking attacks that do not show signs of decrease.
The last atrocity occurred on Saturday, when 13 soldiers were martyred in a suicide attack in the Mir Ali area of ​​Waziristan del Norte. The unfortunate fact is that the ancient districts of Fata, as well as the rest of KP, together with Baluchistan, form the low belly of Pakistan, where terrorist groups, the religiously inspired and the separatists, respectively, seem to operate with impunity.
According to data compiled by the group of PICSS experts for May, there were 85 militant attacks in that month, which resulted in at least 113 deaths, mainly from men and security civilians. These are alarmingly high numbers for peace time. Indicates that Pakistan’s anti -terrorism policy must be reorganized so that lives get out and neutralized terrorist groups.
The army has said that the Mir Ali attack was planned by “the terrorist state of India” and carried out by “Fitna al-Khawarij”, the term it uses for the prohibited TTP. Meanwhile, Asood al-Harb, a little known team linked to the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, the responsibility of the mortal ambush has been attributed.
When it comes to names and nomenclature, it should be taken into account that terrorist groups continue to change the nicknames. However, what is left unchanged is its disastrous intention to fight the war against the State. The dark militancy networks must be uprooted, while their supporters, both local and foreign, must be exposed.
If India is involved, it must be firmly told through diplomatic channels that cease such destabilizing activities. The evidence of its support for terrorism must be presented to the international community, including the UN.
In the same way, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan must be warned that the improvement in relationships and support for the TTP cannot go hand in hand. The Taliban administration has said that Pakistan’s statements of India misunderstand the Afghan territory to destabilize this country are “unfounded.”
However, it should be remembered that an important UN significant report on the militancy published in February declared very clearly that Afghan Taliban continue their support for TTP.
It is true that, since then, there has been an improvement in Pak-Faghan’s relations, thanks to Chinese mediation, and both countries have improved diplomatic ties. However, if terrorist attacks continue in border areas, Pakistan will have reasons to ask questions, unless Kabul takes firm measures against all militant groups that threaten this country from the Afghan soil.
While it is important to raise the issue of militancy with our neighbors, strengthening our own CT program is crucial. The State’s court order must be established in all areas so that terrorists no longer threaten civilians or target troops.
Posted in Dawn, July 1, 2025
