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Escalating Terrorism and the Imperative for a National Counterterrorism

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February 19, 2026

Naveed Elahi

Pakistan is once again witnessing a troubling surge in terrorist violence, which started since August 2021 when Afghan Taliban grabbed power in Afghanistan. The recent spate of attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, and other regions signals not isolated incidents but a coordinated resurgence of militant activity. The scale, frequency, and geographic spread of.

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On 31st January , the UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned Pakistan about threats similar to those emanating from Afghanistan. Speaking in New York, he said the United Nations remains committed to four key objectives in Afghanistan, while expressing frustration over the Taliban’s failure to make progress on inclusive governance, human rights, and regional security.

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