Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a strategic move, launching a new military operation called Azm-e-Istehkam, which translates to Resolve for Stability in Urdu. This operation is a direct response to the alarming surge in violent incidents in the country and is designed to tackle domestic security threats and the issue of armed fighters crossing over from Afghanistan.
The new campaign is part of Pakistan’s comprehensive efforts to intensify counterterrorism operations and will be complemented by socioeconomic measures to discourage extremist tendencies. The country has witnessed a rise in violent attacks in recent months, with most incidents claimed by the Pakistan Taliban (TTP), which is linked to the Taliban in Afghanistan.
The timing of the military operation has sparked a lot of speculation about its trigger and potential outcomes. It is being discussed that the strained relations between Pakistan and the Taliban rulers in Kabul, along with the security of Chinese nationals and interests in Pakistan, may have played a role in the decision to launch this operation.
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While the new campaign aims to address the deteriorating security situation, it is not without its challenges. Some experts are skeptical about its potential success, pointing out the transient nature of TTP bases in Pakistan, potential tensions with Afghanistan, and differing approaches towards the Taliban between Pakistan and China.
