Pakistan airstrikes: Targeting border terror hideouts

Pakistan has launched an effective and large-scale operation against terrorist hideouts and camps along the Afghan border, with the aim of strengthening security in the border areas and reducing the risk of attacks by militant groups. According to Pakistani military and official sources, the operation was carried out based on intelligence and with precautionary measures so as not to harm civilians or irrelevant locations and to target key terrorist hideouts and leadership. A total of seven camps and hideouts were targeted in the operation, including alleged hideouts of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and some of its allies, as well as the Islamic State Khorasan, and these were the same locations from which suicide bombings and other terrorist attacks were carried out in Pakistan in recent days. For example, a suicide bombing in Bajaur district killed 11 security personnel and a girl and injured several people, in northwestern Khyber In another attack in Bannu, Pakhtunkhwa, two soldiers and seven militants were killed, while a civilian was killed and seven security personnel were injured in a drone attack on a tank. In this context, Pakistan summoned the Afghan charge d’affaires to the Foreign Office and lodged a strong protest and demanded that the Afghan interim government take immediate and effective action against terrorist groups present in its country, as Pakistan maintains that Afghan soil is being used for terrorist operations and attacks, and Pakistan made it clear that it reserves the right to take action at any appropriate place to ensure its security. According to local sources and media, the terrorist hideouts and their infrastructure were severely damaged after the airstrikes in Barmal district of Paktika and Khogyani district of Nangarhar, and the sounds of explosions were heard far and wide. However, Afghan authorities did not confirm the number of casualties or injuries, due to which it is not known how many militants were killed in the attacks or to what extent civilians were affected. According to a statement issued by Pakistan, this The operations were carried out on the basis of intelligence and are aimed at damaging the border strength of terrorist groups and reducing the chances of future attacks. Meanwhile, Pakistan has also called on the international community to put pressure on the Afghan government to eliminate terrorist hideouts and promote lasting peace and security in the border areas. The interim government of Afghanistan has not yet given any definitive or official response to this operation. In the current situation, this incident comes against the backdrop of an increase in terrorist incidents in the northwestern areas, including a suicide attack in Bajaur, other attacks in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and a drone attack in Tank, which affected security forces and civilians and for which responsibility was attributed to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. According to security sources, some Afghan citizens or extremist groups were also involved in training and contacts behind these attacks, which strengthened allegations of Pakistan's use of Afghan territory, while the Afghan interim government did not confirm this allegation. Tensions on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been rising for the past several months and in recent years There have also been several border clashes, shelling and accusations, in which both countries accused each other of violating the ceasefire and diplomatic protests, negotiations and mediation efforts were made. However, there is still a need for negotiations for peace and order, mutual cooperation and a common strategy against terrorism in the region. This operation shows that the government and security forces of Pakistan give top priority to the safety of its people and the security of the country and will not back down from any action against terrorism. These operations are also a clear message to terrorists in the border areas that Pakistan will take all possible measures to protect its borders and people. The current situation and future reactions will also affect regional politics, security cooperation and international relations, and will also put pressure on the possibilities of negotiations and mediation between the two countries. Overall, this incident shows the government's commitment to Pakistan's ongoing efforts against terrorism, border security and the protection of the people, and Pakistan has made it clear that any dangerous activity in the border areas will not be tolerated. No terrorist operation or attack will be allowed, while in the future too, Pakistan's security forces will take all possible steps to protect their country and people. At the same time, it has also become clear that no terrorist group present in the border areas will be allowed to carry out any unjustified operation or attack, and Pakistan's border security forces will continue their measures to ensure the safety of the lives and property of the people. Continuous intelligence and surveillance will continue to identify and target the hideouts of terrorists, and every effort will be made to completely eliminate the possibility of terrorist groups operating from across the border. Through this operation, Pakistan also sent a message that no kind of terrorism or attack will be allowed in the future and the presence of terrorist groups in the border areas will be prevented. Overall, this situation is increasing in the region.The incident clearly highlights the dangers of terrorism and the responsibilities of security forces, and the government of Pakistan is determined to take all possible steps in this regard to ensure the safety of the people and the security of the country. Written by: Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan