Every process in human life progresses in a sequence; similarly, the movement towards a logical conclusion is a fundamental principle of order, justice, and understanding human affairs. This insight argues that Pakistan’s fight against terrorism requires bringing every terrorism incident to a logical end, because the lack of a decisive outcome allows terrorists to grow stronger. Reaching a logical conclusion means tracing the chain of events, identifying the perpetrators, and ensuring they are held accountable. Without closure, investigations lose meaning, and the signal to adversaries is one of weakness rather than resolve.

Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts reflect years of tough battles against militancy. Compared to Pakistan, the West has not faced terrorism with the same ferocity, but it has taken cases to their logical conclusion. For instance, the US response to the high-profile 9/11 terrorist attack in 2001, activated its entire national security apparatus, established the 9/11 Commission, identified the perpetrators behind the incident, and conducted exhaustive investigations through AUMF (Authorization for Use of Military Force), the Patriot Act, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

The US also invaded Afghanistan in 2001 to eventually locate and kill Osama bin Laden (leader of Al-Qaeda, accused of the 9/11 attacks) in 2011 through Operation Neptune. This demonstrated a logical conclusion to the incident, reassuring the US public that justice........

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