Pakistan has been at the forefront of the global fight against terrorism for more than two decades. The country has had to deal with a dynamic security environment, especially in areas like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. However, it has gradually developed a reputation for its resilience and operational capabilities in counterterrorism operations. The country’s counterterrorism operations have been spearheaded by the Pakistan Army, whose operations against terrorist forces have been described as decisive in securing a larger part of the country.

Pakistan’s counterterrorism operations have had a robust beginning after a series of uprisings in the region as a result of the early 2000s conflicts in neighboring Afghanistan. Militant activities soon found their way into neighboring countries like Pakistan, where they took root in tribal areas like FATA and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The activities of terrorist groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan have been a major cause of concern for a larger part of the country.

In response to these developments, the Pakistani Army launched a series of operations with the objective of disassembling the terrorist network and re-establishing the authority of the state. Among........

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