The new wave of terrorism in Pakistan has deeply worried 250 million
Pakistanis – Pakistan has already suffered irreparable losses due to terrorism –
more than one lakh Pakistani citizens have been martyred, including civilian
and military personnel. Pakistan suffered more than $100 billion in financial
losses in the war against terrorism. The martyrdom of innocent children in Army
Public School Peshawar shook and united the entire nation – All political and
religious parties and security agencies unanimously agreed on the National
Action Plan – In 2015, the Pakistan Army cleared terrorist hideouts from the
toughest areas of Swat, North and South Waziristan, showing professionalism.
Pakistan Air Force also participated in this military operation – after this major
operation, the situation remained normal until 2019 – however, there were
occasional incidents of terrorism. Terrorists became active again in 2020 and
within a year there were 12 terrorist incidents. After the peace agreement, US
and NATO forces left Afghanistan – The Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021 –
Pakistan had strong hopes that the western border would remain secure under
the rule of the Taliban, it is very alarming that during the rule of the Taliban,
there has been a 60% increase in terrorist activities in Pakistan. Terrorists of
Tehreek Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are carrying out terrorist activities inside
Pakistan from Afghan soil – one of the reasons for this is that after the peace
agreement between the United States and the Afghan Taliban, the political and
military leadership of Pakistan allowed 40 thousand people belonging to the
TTP to enter Pakistan and stay in the areas of North and South Waziristan.
Terrorists imprisoned in Pakistan’s jails were also released – the security forces
are bearing the brunt of this decision against the protection of people’s lives and
property. Terrorist incidents have intensified November – 12 soldiers and officers
were martyred in a single incident – Terrorists targeted Mianwali Air Base, the
air force and commandos foiled the plan of the terrorists by acting on time. The
people of Pakistan are wondering why Afghans are against Pakistan. Pakistan
saved Afghanistan from Russian occupation, when America occupied
Afghanistan, Pakistan continued to provide humanitarian aid to its Afghan
brothers. Lakhs of Afghans were hosted in Pakistan for a long time. Tehreek-e-
Taliban Pakistan is using Afghan soil for suicide attacks in Pakistan. They have
the patronage and financial support of India. India’s declared strategy is to
attack the internal stability of Pakistan. Tehreek-e-Taliban wants to take control
of the tribal areas where they can implement Sharia law. Human history is a
witness that terrorists always take advantage of political chaos. The gap
between rich and poor in Pakistan is increasing day by day. Poverty,
unemployment and inflation have made it impossible for people to live. In
Pakistan, people no longer have faith in the institutions of justice – mistrust and
despair are increasing. People see their future in doubt – the brain drain has
reached an extraordinary level. Uncertain conditions in Pakistan are becoming
favorable for terrorists. Pakistan army and people can only ensure internal
stability together. As the people are politically divided, in order to restore the
confidence of the people, it is necessary that the Pakistan Army should be
completely isolated from politics and play a friendly role to provide the basic
rights of the people. If all the parties are not given a level playing field in the
upcoming elections, the situation may become more serious after the elections
and the frustration of the youth may increase. Desperate youth can become
facilitators of TTP. The military leadership should play a key role in building a
national consensus to ensure Pakistan’s independence, security and internal
stability. The decision of the civil and military leadership to send back Afghans
from Pakistan who are illegally residing in Pakistan and becoming facilitators of
terrorists is wise. According to a report, out of 24 terrorist attacks in 2023,
Afghan citizens living illegally in Pakistan were involved in 14 incidents. The
responsibility of internal stability is imposed on the Pakistan Army, as well as
the political parties, they should try to reduce the political temperature by
holding a national dialogue. And don’t stake the future of Pakistan for political
gains. Electronic media should also play its role in national reconciliation.
(English translation of Qayyum Nizami, Nawaiwaqt)
https://www.nawaiwaqt.com.pk/E-Paper/lahore/2023-11-15/page-5/detail-7