Risk of terrorism in Pakistan: Military stops attacks on the Afghan border

Risk of terrorism in Pakistan: Military stops attacks on the Afghan border

Pakistan's armed forces recently carried out a significant blow against alleged terrorists on the border with Afghanistan. According to information from Radio Euskirchen were killed when they tried, in Wasiristan, a region in northwest Pakistan penetrate. Large quantities of weapons, ammunition and explosives were confiscated during the use and it was reported that the killed at the behest of their "foreign gentlemen" was trading in order to carry out "terrorist activities" in Pakistan.

The Pakistani security forces blame the Tehrik-E-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for the activities and claim that this group has received instructions from India. These developments have further exacerbated the tensions between India and Pakistan, especially after a terrorist attack in the Indian -managed part of Kashmir, in which 26 people died. One of the other recent military losses is the death of two Pakistani soldiers in Wasiristan.

The security situation in Wasiristan

Wasiristan has long been considered a stronghold of different terrorist groups, including al-Qaida. According to reports from CRSS after the return of the Taliban in August 2021, this has been stabilizing, but this has been Impression not confirmed. Instead, Pakistan has experienced an alarming increase in violent conflicts.

In particular, the year 2024 saw an increase in terrorist deaths by 66 %, which has been the highest number for almost a decade. The violence focused primarily on the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, which made up over 90 % of the fatalities. The TTP pursues the goal of establishing an Islamic state in Pakistan and uses the Taliban as a retreat, while the ISKP pursues transnational jihadist goals and carries out brutal attacks on civilians.

regional challenges and strategic answers

The Taliban have shown success against ISKP, but their ideological support of the TTP remains a challenge for their commitment in the anti-terrorist fight. At the same time, this undermines her credibility as a partner in the fight against terrorism. A report emphasizes the need to pursue a balanced and integrative approach to securing the region. This not only includes military measures, but also long -term investments in education and infrastructure.

According to reports, Pakistan's financial and structural support to combat extremism is insufficient. Despite the progress in the tribal areas, there are increasing relationships between crime and terrorism in urban centers, which results in a new recruitment by the ISKP in Balochistan. The TTP is increasingly trying to reorganize itself, while sectarian violence in the region is increasing.