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Why did the incidents of terrorism in Pakistan increase once again?

The recent surge in terrorism in Pakistan can be attributed to several factors. One major reason is the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan in 2021, which led to the Taliban’s takeover and the subsequent release of over 1,500 Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants from Afghan jails. This has provided a safe haven for terrorist groups to operate and launch attacks on Pakistan.

Another factor contributing to the increase in terrorism is the presence of ungoverned spaces along the Pak-Afghan border, which allows multiple anti-Pakistan terrorist groups to settle and operate. These groups include the TTP, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, Balochistan Liberation Army, and ISIS-K.

Additionally, Pakistan has accused India of supporting terrorism in Pakistan, with allegations of Indian sponsorship of terrorist organizations such as Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and Balochistan Liberation Army. However, India has denied these allegations.

The current wave of terrorism in Pakistan has been concentrated in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounting for 64% of reported casualties.

Special thanks for 

The Daily Pakistan Times. Ottawa (Canada).

Prof Masood Hussain Geffery

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