Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaigns fail to break the cycle of violence
Pakistan’s two-decade counterterrorism campaigns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have not stopped frequent militant attacks on security forces.
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“Why Pakistan’s endless war on militants fails to break the cycle”
Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaigns fail to break the cycle of violence
Key points
- Pakistan has waged counterterrorism campaigns for over two decades in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
- Militants conduct frequent attacks including roadside bombs, drones, and assassinations against security forces.
- Pakistan claims many militants are killed, but analysts say strategic goals remain unmet.
- Experts urge political solutions and dialogue alongside preventive strategies to curb violence.
- Cross-border tensions with Afghanistan and shifting alliances worsen instability and investment concerns.
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Pakistan’s two-decade counterterrorism campaigns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have not stopped frequent militant attacks on security forces.