The issue of cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan is rapidly worsening, complicating the security challenges for Pakistan.

The unelected Taliban regime shows no intention of ending its ties with banned terrorist groups, including TTP, BLA, AQ, ISKP and numerous splinter factions. Surging cross-border attacks and the blatant pro-terrorism stance of Kabul have eventually compelled Islamabad to target terrorist camps located inside Afghanistan.

Instead of acknowledging the seriousness of the situation after Pakistan’s precision strikes on terrorist hideouts in Afghanistan, the Taliban regime has started responding with drone strikes on civilian sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. On 13th March, two drones were even spotted and shot down in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Such provocative actions further substantiate the Taliban’s support for anti-Pakistan terrorist networks. A coordinated disinformation campaign is also being........

© Pakistan Observer