Following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, the situation has grown more complex, with accusations that the Taliban is sheltering and supporting groups like the TTP. Pakistan has continued diplomatic efforts, urging the Taliban to act against militant groups operating from Afghan soil.

Additionally, Pakistan has worked closely with international partners, such as the United States, China, and the United Nations, to address the threat of terrorism from Afghanistan. Pakistan has sought international support for its counterterrorism efforts and called on the global community to pressure the new Afghan government to sever ties with terrorist organizations, including the TTP and others. Pakistan has also requested assistance to enhance its border security and intelligence capabilities to combat cross-border terrorism effectively.

Alongside these efforts, Pakistan launched Operation Azm-e-Istehkam in 2024. This comprehensive military operation was initiated by the Pakistan Army in response to the rise of terrorist activities across multiple regions of the country. It specifically focused on areas where groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant factions had regrouped and resumed attacks on Pakistani security forces and civilians.

The operation was designed to eliminate terrorism in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal regions, particularly along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, a long-standing hotspot for militant activity. The main objective of Operation Azm-e-Istehkam was to dismantle terrorist cells and strongholds that posed a threat to Pakistan’s peace and stability. It targeted militant hideouts, especially those along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, where terrorist groups had established safe havens to launch........

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