Pakistan’s counterterrorism campaigns fail to break the cycle of violence
They publishedWhy Pakistan’s endless war on militants fails to break the cycle
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 26 Sept, 05:00Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 26 Sept, 05:00Z
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Why it matters
What
Pakistan’s two-decade counterterrorism campaigns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan have not stopped frequent militant attacks on security forces.
Why
Analysts say unmet strategic goals, Afghan border tensions, and shifting alliances sustain instability and investment concerns despite Pakistan’s reported militant deaths.
Watch
Experts urge political dialogue and preventive strategies alongside security operations to curb violence.
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Summary
- 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.