Terrorism Review

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Pakistani quadcopter targets TTP terrorists with precise accuracy.

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Security forces foil major sabotage plan in Pak-Afghan border city of Chaman

Security forces and intelligence agencies have recovered a large quantity of ammunition and communication equipment from the hideout of a banned organization in the Guldar Baghicha area of Chaman, security forces sources said.

During the operation, anti-personnel mines, rocket launchers, grenade launchers were recovered. Grenades, Prima cards, and safety pins hidden in the compound were also recovered.

Anti-aircraft mortar shells and satellite phones were also recovered from the compound. The weapons and ammunition were to be used in a major terrorist operation, security forces sources said.

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Editorial: ​

Non-kinetic aspects of National Action Plan cannot be ignored for lasting peace​

IT is clear that in the midst of a fresh wave of terrorism, particularly after the Jaffar Express hijacking, the state cannot respond to the crisis using conventional approaches.

Both the Baloch separatist insurgency and the TTP campaign of terror are posing existential threats to the nation, and if not handled with alacrity and foresight these violent anti-state movements can do much damage to the country’s integrity.

While discussing the details of the Jaffar Express episode last week, the DG ISPR mentioned that if the 14 points of the revised National Action Plan were focused on, “terrorism can be eradicated”. The federal minister of state for interior made similar remarks in the National Assembly.

While the original NAP was formulated in 2014 after the APS Peshawar atrocity, the plan was revised in 2021, highlighting kinetic and non-kinetic domains of the counterterrorism blueprint. Where the Baloch insurgency and the TTP campaign are concerned, the kinetic aspects of NAP are essential, as a state of insecurity is untenable, and all armed groups that threaten peace must be neutralised.

Yet successive governments, including the current set-up, have not done enough to implement NAP’s non-kinetic measures. These include supporting the reconciliation process in Balochistan, as well as overseeing reforms in KP’s merged areas, which are hardest hit by the TTP insurgency. Unless action in the field is complemented with social, economic and political efforts in the militancy-hit parts of Balochistan and KP, led by the civilian administration, this bloody cycle of violence will continue.

While addressing the briefing along with the DG ISPR, the Balochistan chief minister, referring to the Jaffar Express ambush, said it was an act of terrorism, while dismissing the economic and political grievances behind the violent action. He is only partially right.

There is no doubt that the train hijacking was a terrorist act, as innocent people were targeted. The state must therefore go after all those involved in this crime. But the fact is that Balochistan’s socioeconomic misery is undeniable. Parts of the province live in mediaeval poverty, especially compared to urban centres in other parts of the country. This is despite the fact that the province sits on a treasure of mineral wealth. It is this deprivation, and the lack of political freedom for genuine Baloch leaders, that the terrorists exploit.

Therefore, the non-kinetic aspects of NAP cannot be ignored in order to establish a lasting peace. The reconciliation process, involving those ready to give up their arms should be given a renewed push by political elements from across Pakistan. Certain red lines are in order — for instance, there can be no compromise on Pakistan’s territorial solidarity and the supremacy of the Constitution. Within these parameters, an organic political process can bring Balochistan back from the abyss.

Published in Dawn, March 17th, 2025

 

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𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝

15-member committee to oversee security measures, including the repatriation of Afghan nationals.

Representatives from sensitive agencies and CTD officials are also part of the initiative

 

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Counter Terrorism Last 24 Hours: Balochistan

- 14 BLA/BLF terrorists have been eliminated in the last 24 hours in Balochistan, details are as follows ..

- 5 in Turbat.
- 3 at the Coastal Highway.
- 2 in Kuchlaak.
- 2 at Quetta - Sibi Road.
- 2 at Quetta- Taftan Road.

 

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Interior minister okays setting up of national intelligence, threat analysis centre​

APP
April 7, 2025


Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday approved the formation of an intelligence coordination and threat assessment centre under the National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta).

Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities over the past year, especially in Khyber Pakthunkhwa and Balochistan, after the proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.

Naqvi presided over the fifth meeting of the Board of Governors of Nacta in Islamabad. The session was focused on critical decisions aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s counter-terrorism framework.

Nacta’s National Coordinator Khalid Chauhan gave a detailed briefing on the authority’s performance and plans.

One of the most significant outcomes of the meeting was the approval for the establishment of the National Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centre (NIFTAC).

The new centre, which was developed after thorough consultations with security stakeholders, will serve as a specialised hub for intelligence coordination and threat analysis.

Naqvi underscored that the creation of NIFTAC was a vital step towards achieving Nacta’s strategic objectives. He said that similar centres called PIFTACs will be set up in all provincial capitals to bolster regional intelligence efforts.

The establishment of NIFTAC is expected to ensure the effective implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) and address emerging security challenges.

The meeting was also attended by the Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry along with senior government officials including Senators Manzoor Ahmed and Ponjo Mal Bheel, Interior Secretary, Islamabad Chief Commissioner, Home Secretaries from all provinces, and Inspector Generals of Police from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Chaudhry emphasised that NIFTAC would enhance Nacta’s operational capacity, making it a more robust institution in the fight against terrorism.

All recommendations presented by Chauhan were unanimously approved by the Board of Governors.

The decisions taken were poised to significantly fortify the internal security apparatus and advance counter-terrorism strategy.

 

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It is extremely regrettable and worrying that the group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan commander Shafiullah Haider has made several holy mosques in the Mir Ali district of North Waziristan their permanent hideouts and operational centers.

These terrorists exploit the sanctity of the houses of Allah because they know full well that the state of Pakistan and the Pakistani armed forces avoid operations in places of worship out of respect for Islamic values.

But the irony is that these elements themselves do not recognize any sanctity in the houses of Allah. They use mosques not for worship or spiritual solace but for the purposes of planning, hiding, and terrorism — which is completely contrary to the spirit of these holy places.

After their takeover, local worshippers are expelled from their own neighborhood mosques, and these armed men take their place.

Can we accept that the houses of Allah should be held hostage by those who not only violate their sanctity but also deprive others of the right to worship?

And what kind of moral and spiritual decline is it that obscenity, corruption, or impure intentions, whether virtual or real, are tolerated within the four walls of a mosque?




6:09 AM · Apr 12, 2025

 

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Punjab CTD says it foiled major attacks by arresting 10 terrorists of banned outfits​

Mohammad Asghar
April 14, 2025

Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled major attacks by arresting 10 terrorists belonging to banned organisations during 189 operations in different areas of the province, the law-enforcement agency said on Monday.

Last month, Punjab’s CTD arrested 10 terrorists following 73 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province.

According to the CTD Punjab spokesperson in a statement issued today, the law-enforcement agency conducted 189 intelligence-based operations in different districts of the province in which 189 suspects were questioned and 10 terrorists were arrested along with weapons, explosives and other prohibited materials.

These terrorists were arrested during intelligence-based operations in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Jhelum and Bahawalpur.

“The arrested terrorists include Badal Singh, Suraj Singh, Siraj, Hidayatullah, Deedar Hussain, Sadaqat Hussain and others, the statement said, adding that that the terrorists are affiliated with Fitna Khawarij, Al-Zainabiyoun and other organisations.

“Terrorists Suraj Singh and Badal Singh were arrested from Rawalpindi along with a large quantity of explosives. Both terrorists belong to Nankana Sahib,” the statement added.

It further read that around 2,645 grams of explosives,16 detonators, 37 feet of safety fuse wire, as well as 75 pamphlets of banned organisations, magazines, mobile phones and cash were recovered from the possession of the terrorists.

The spokesperson said that the terrorists had planned to target important buildings in Rawalpindi and other cities. He added that nine cases have been registered against the arrested terrorists, and further investigation is being carried out.

The spokesperson said that during the current week, 2,053 combing operations were also conducted with the cooperation of local police and security agencies, 82,473 people were checked, 263 suspects arrested, as well as 226 first information reports registered.

Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities over the past year, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, after the TTP ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.

February saw a marginal increase in terrorist attacks but a sharp surge in civilian casualties, according to a report published by the Islamabad-based think tank, Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).

According to PICSS, the country witnessed 79 terrorist attacks last month, resulting in the deaths of 55 civilians and 47 security personnel, while 45 civilians and 81 security personnel were injured. Security forces, meanwhile, intensified counter-terrorism operations, eliminating 156 terrorists, injuring 20, and arresting 66, it said.