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.
Key points
From South China Morning Post’s report- 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.
Why it matters. Analysts say unmet strategic goals, Afghan border tensions, and shifting alliances sustain instability and investment concerns despite Pakistan’s reported militant deaths.
What to watch. Experts urge political dialogue and preventive strategies alongside security operations to curb violence.
Coverage
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Oldest first · UTCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Why Pakistan’s endless war on militants fails to break the cycle”
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Ranked 9th of 10.
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- Public-interest terms in the text
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- High-reliability sources
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- Score
- 8.0
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