PAKISTAN’S sovereignty, territorial integrity and internal security are fundamental national interests that cannot be compromised by political rivalries. KP occupies a critical position in the country’s security landscape. The persistent threat of militancy, attacks on security personnel and the disruption of public life demand a response that is firm, coordinated and guided by the Constitution.

The central question is not whether Pakistan should defend its citizens and institutions, but whether the state can afford to delay necessary action when security conditions deteriorate and governance becomes ineffective. In such circumstances, protecting Pakistan must remain the foremost responsibility of every public institution.

Terrorism poses a direct threat to Pakistan’s stability, economic development and social cohesion. The sacrifices made by the Pakistan Armed Forces, police, intelligence agencies and ordinary citizens demonstrate the enormous national cost of confronting militancy. No political........

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