Terrorism and Pakistan’s Countermeasures

Key Points:

1. Roots of Radicalization – Extremism arises from loss of balance in religious, political, and social beliefs.
2. Pakistan’s Military Response – Over 1,650 operations from 2009-2018 killed 27,622 militants.
3. Hard and Soft Strategies – Military action (kinetic) and deradicalization (non-kinetic) are used together.
4. Major Military Operations – From Al-Mizan (2003) to Radd-ul-Fasaad (2017), key operations targeted terrorism.
5. Success in Counterterrorism – Terror incidents dropped significantly, proving Pakistan’s military effectiveness.

Summary:

Pakistan’s counterterrorism strategy combines military operations with deradicalization efforts. Key operations like Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad helped eliminate terrorists and restore order. The balance between kinetic and non-kinetic approaches remains crucial for long-term success. Despite challenges, Pakistan’s military efforts have significantly reduced terrorism.

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