Overview

The reporting period of 1–15 January 2026 reflects a marked escalation in militant violence, asymmetric warfare, and targeted killings, particularly across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan, with sustained pressure on law enforcement agencies (LEAs), CTD units, and security forces. The pattern of attacks demonstrates operational resilience and tactical adaptation by militant networks, including the use of IEDs, quadcopters, targeted assassinations, and infrastructure sabotage.

While security forces maintained operational momentum through intelligence-based operations (IBOs), the frequency, dispersion, and lethality of attacks indicate persistent gaps in area control, early warning, and local intelligence penetration, especially in southern KP, North Waziristan, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Bajaur, and Kalat.

Domestic

BALOCHISTAN

1. One person was killed and five others were injured in an attack near Chenak Chowk, Sibi (31.12.25).
2. Five people, including Zahid and Abdul Sattar Khosa, were killed and one injured during separate attacks by unidentified gunmen in Panjgur and Jhal Magsi districts (1.1.26).
3. Eight bullet-riddled bodies were found in Zhob and Musakhail districts, with four discovered on January 2 in Musakhail. The remaining four were reported near the border of the two districts in an abandoned area, according to local officials (5.1.26).
4. An IED attack on a security vehicle reportedly killed one person and injured 16 others in Panjgur district (6.1.26).
5. Balochistan Fisheries Parliamentary Secretary Barkat Rind and other government officials escaped a grenade attack during a public court in Turbat (7.1.26).
6. A Coast Guards official was injured in a grenade attack near a checkpoint in Hub (7.1.26).
7. The Balochistan government merged the Levies Force into the provincial police and abolished all “B” areas, converting them into “A” areas to ensure uniform law enforcement (7.1.26).
8. Miscreants blew up a section of railway track in Nasirabad’s Notal area, disrupting rail links between Balochistan and other provinces and narrowly missing the Quetta-bound Jaffar Express (8.1.26).
9. CTD DIG Aitzaz Goraya and Additional Chief Secretary Hamza Shafqat said terrorists are using BYC to recruit youth, citing the arrest of Sajid Ahmad and three others linked to the BLA and BLF who were in contact with BYC leadership. They also revealed that the Red Notice Cell has identified over 100 individuals abroad conspiring against Pakistan, with legal steps underway for Interpol notices (8.1.26).
10. An official of the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Babu Nisar Ahmed Hambi, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Rind Ali Bazaar, Dhadar, Kachhi district (10.1.26).
11. Police recovered the bodies of two unidentified persons from Bajli Road and the Sariab Phatak area in Quetta (11.1.26).
12. Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Kalat district (13.1.26).
13. Over 200 Pakistani students, pilgrims, and nationals returned from Iran via the Gabad-250 Ramdan border in Gwadar, with more arrivals expected (13.1.26).
14. Two masked robbers held customers at gunpoint in a shop on Airport Road, Gwadar, killed one person identified as Sameer Elahi Bakhsh, looted cash and mobile phones, and fled the scene (15.1.26).

Comments & Analysis: Balochistan saw targeted killings, railway sabotage, and attacks on officials, alongside continued insurgent propaganda and recruitment efforts. The exposure of external coordination networks and the identification of overseas conspirators by the Red Notice Cell point to a hybrid threat model, combining local militancy with transnational facilitation.

The merger of the Levies Force into the provincial police represents a structural reform, but short-term vulnerabilities during the transition period persist.

ISLAMABAD

1. The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad will inform the Foreign Office about around 30 embassies encroaching on state land, urging them to remove or regularize structures and parking in the Diplomatic Enclave (Dawn News, 6.1.26).
2. The FIA, with Interpol’s assistance, extradited two suspects involved in murder and attempted murder from Saudi Arabia to Islamabad after 17 years and handed them over to Punjab Police (7.1.26).
3. Experts at an Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) conference highlighted gaps in Pakistan’s cybersecurity, citing limited expertise, low awareness, and uneven capacity, and stressed the need for enforceable laws and governance. Speakers included Brigadier Mukarram, DG Cyber Security PTA, Brigadier Dr Rashid Wali Janjua (Acting President IPRI), and others (7.1.26).
4. At least eight people were killed and 12 injured in a gas cylinder blast during wedding festivities at a house in Sector G-7/2, Islamabad. Investigations are ongoing (10.1.26).
5. The body of lawyer Sheikh Abdul Rauf, reportedly murdered, was found in a deserted area of the H-9 sector, Islamabad (14.1.26).

Comments & Analysis:

KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA (KPK)

1. Two bodies, including that of Nasir Khan, were recovered from separate locations in Swabi district (1.1.26).
2. Three children were injured when a cylinder-shaped device they were playing with exploded in the Sapri Michnai area of Mohmand district (1.1.26).
3. A transgender person, Bijli, was shot dead by an unknown attacker near Shagai Bridge in Peshawar (2.1.26).
4. Three traffic police officers—Jalal Khan, Azizullah, and Abdullah—were martyred in a terrorist attack in the Serai Naurang area of Lakki Marwat district (3.1.26).
5. Unidentified armed motorcyclists martyred police official Rashid Khan in the Kafshikhel Mandan area of Bannu district (3.1.26).
6. Three people, including a school principal, were injured in a quadcopter attack on a private school in Mirali, North Waziristan district (4.1.26).
7. CTD police killed three terrorists during an encounter in Lakki Marwat district. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Nazir alias Mujahid, Fawadullah alias Moaz, and Afnan Khan alias Afnani (5.1.26).
8. An IED explosion targeting a cement factory bus reportedly killed one person and injured nine others, including two women, in the Nawardkhel area of Lakki Marwat district (5.1.26).
9. The body of a drug-addicted person, Hanifullah, was found near a graveyard in Lakki Marwat district (6.1.26).
10. A youth was shot dead in Karak district. Separately, another young man, Habibullah, was shot dead in the Kandukhel area of the district (6.1.26).
11. Ahya Jan and his son were allegedly abducted by suspected terrorists in the Domel area of Bannu district (6.1.26).
12. Terrorists torched the house of ANP Khyber district president Abdur Razzaq Afridi in Tirah Valley, Khyber district (6.1.26).
13. A police constable, Qayum, was martyred by unidentified assailants near Paniala Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan district (6.1.26).
14. Former Nazim of Domel Tehsil, Malik Fida Mohammad Khan Wazir, was injured in a bomb blast carried out by unknown miscreants outside his office in Bannu district (6.1.26).
15. Terrorists kidnapped police constable Naveed Akram in Amarikhel village of Domel Tehsil, Bannu district (6.1.26).
16. Unknown assailants shot dead a young Hafiz-e-Quran, Haseebullah, and injured his mother in the Daudzai area of Peshawar district (6.1.26).
17. Police constable Naveed Akram, who was kidnapped earlier, was martyred, and his body was recovered from Sadakhel Road, Bannu district (7.1.26).
18. Two people were shot dead by unidentified assailants near Qila Balahshir, Jinnah Park, Peshawar (7.1.26).
19. An Afghan national, Sohail Khan, who was critically injured in a police encounter after firing at officers, died in hospital (7.1.26).
20. A man and his son were killed, while four family members—including three children—were injured when an unidentified intruder attacked their home in Kunda village, Chota Lahore, Swabi district (7.1.26).
21. At least two police officers were injured when their vehicle transporting prisoners to Hangu was attacked by terrorists in Bannu district (8.1.26).
22. Security forces killed six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan district (8.1.26).
23. Five terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire in a joint operation by security forces and police in Kurram district (8.1.26).
24. Police official Abdul Rasheed was martyred by unidentified armed men in Lowi Mamund Tehsil, Bajaur district (9.1.26).
25. Police claimed to have destroyed multiple terrorist hideouts in rural Lakki Marwat district (9.1.26).
26. Terrorists severely damaged a gas valve assembly after opening fire in the Bhana Manjiwala area of Lakki Marwat district (9.1.26).
27. Police recovered the bullet-riddled bodies of two civilians, Bilor and Arfidullah, who were abducted days earlier in the Bakkakhel area of Bannu district. The banned TTP reportedly claimed responsibility (10.1.26).
28. Police constable Nazim Khan was martyred by unknown gunmen in Bannu district (10.1.26).
29. Unknown terrorists martyred CTD officer Sanaullah near the Shahi Bala area on the Northern Bypass in Peshawar district (10.1.26).
30. CTD police official Saifur Rehman was martyred by terrorists in Mena Bazaar, Khar Tehsil, Bajaur district (10.1.26).
31. UI-F leader and seminary administrator Maulana Sultan Wazir Haqani was killed in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Wana, South Waziristan district (10.1.26).
32. Security forces reportedly killed six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation targeting their hideouts with gunship support in Lakki Marwat district (11.1.26).
33. CTD and local police, in a joint operation, killed two terrorists on Jhandokhel Road in the Shagi Machankhel area of Bannu district. In a separate incident, police foiled a terrorist attack on the Nala Kasho police checkpost (11.1.26).
34. Unidentified motorcyclists shot dead Assistant Professor Sheeran Baloch near Rangpur in Dera Ismail Khan district (11.1.26).
35. A boy, Saeed Anwar, was shot dead inside his house by unknown shooters in the Darra Pezu area of Lakki Marwat district (11.1.26).
36. WAPDA Executive Engineer Arif Usman, abducted from Link Road, Bannu, was released after negotiations with local elders. Advocate Kazim Raza, kidnapped from a bus on the Bannu-Mianwali Road, was also released. Peace committee member Sabeel Khan escaped unharmed after a bomb blast targeted his car in Dabak Syedkhel (11–12.1.26).
37. Six policemen in an armoured vehicle were martyred in an IED blast targeting the vehicle in Tank district (12.1.26).
38. Unknown gunmen killed a tribal elder, Malik Mohammad Rahim Kabalkhel, in the Mal Mandi Sarai Darpakhel area of Miranshah, North Waziristan district (12.1.26).
39. CTD police killed three TTP-affiliated terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Nakay village of the Shah Kas area, Khyber district (12.1.26).
40. Four peace committee members—Nasib, Hamid, Ziaullah, and Fauji—were killed in a terrorist gun attack near the Gulbuddin Landi Dak area of Bannu district (13.1.26).
41. Gul Nabi was killed and his companion injured by unidentified assailants in the Badi Samore area of Khar Tehsil, Bajaur district (13.1.26).
42. Unknown gunmen killed motorcyclist Mir Rehman and injured a child in Aman Ghundi Miangan village of Safi Tehsil, Mohmand district (14.1.26).
43. Unidentified terrorists opened fire on the Adezai police post on the outskirts of Peshawar; no casualties were reported (14.1.26).
44. Unidentified saboteurs blew up a key bridge in North Waziristan and damaged a gas pipeline in Lakki Marwat, disrupting connectivity and causing serious safety concerns (14.1.26).
45. Seven labourers were reportedly killed and one injured in a landslide at an illegal gold mine in Wadi Kamar village, Kohat district, during unauthorized mining without proper safety measures (14.1.26).
46. Police foiled an arms-smuggling attempt from KPK to Balochistan, seizing a large cache of weapons from a pickup truck and arresting suspect Hamidullah from Mardan in Dera Ismail Khan district (14.1.26).
47. Three people were injured when unknown assailants fired on a private ambulance at Sperka Chowk, Bannu, en route to Islamabad (14.1.26).
48. Khalilur Rehman, son of scholar Maulana Her Ahmed, was shot dead by unknown assailants in Inayat Kallay Bazaar, Bajaur district (14.1.26).

Comments & Analysis: KP remained the primary epicenter of militant activity, accounting for the highest number of fatalities among police personnel and civilians. Terrorist groups demonstrated:

• Capability to strike hardened targets, including armoured vehicles and police checkposts.
• Use of quadcopters and remote-controlled IEDs, indicating technological evolution.
• Targeted killings of clerics, professors, peace committee members, and police officials, aimed at eroding state authority and local cooperation.

Despite multiple successful IBOs eliminating high-value terrorist operatives, the retaliatory pattern of attacks suggests operational cells remain intact with sustained cross-border facilitation.

PUNJAB

1. CTD police claimed to have arrested two TTP members, Maheer Gul and Matiullah, during separate raids in Okara and Pakpattan districts for distributing objectionable material (1.1.26).
2. Wanted gangster Shah Din Lund, involved in multiple crimes including murder, kidnapping, and robbery, was killed in a police encounter in the Kacha riverine area of Rujhan Mazari, Rajanpur district (5.1.26).
3. Police arrested a man for allegedly tearing pages of the Bible and ransacking a church in Ghanyakay village, Kot Radha Kishan, Kasur district. Initial investigations suggested the act was committed following a dispute with members of the local Christian community (6.1.26).
4. Notorious dacoit Mira Lathani and his two accomplices surrendered during a police operation in the Katcha riverine area of Rahim Yar Khan district. The government had placed a Rs10 million bounty on Mira Lathani (7.1.26).
5. An IED explosion partially damaged a government girls’ school in Basti Jooter, Taunsa tehsil of Dera Ghazi Khan district, located in the sensitive tri-border area of Balochistan, Punjab, and KPK (8.1.26).
6. The Punjab Home Department and Ittehad-i-Tanzimat-i-Madaris reportedly agreed in Lahore to register all seminaries in the province through an online system. Seminaries will upload their data to register with the Punjab Charity Commission (14.1.26).

SINDH

1. The Sindh government appointed Karachi police chief Javed Akhtar Odho as Inspector General of Police following the retirement of Ghulam Nabi Memon. Separately, Azad Khan, head of the CTD, was appointed as the new Karachi police chief (1.1.26).
2. Police discovered four decomposed bodies—two men and two women—in a pit along Mai Kolachi Road, Karachi. Authorities suspect a possible honour killing and are investigating the case (2.1.26).
3. CTD and intelligence agencies foiled a major terror plot in Karachi by seizing a truck carrying 2,000 kg of explosives near Raees Goth and arresting three BLA–Majeed Brigade terrorists (5.1.26).
4. Police recovered the bullet-riddled bodies of Gul Channa and Ali Raza Channa from the Nara desert in Khairpur district. Heirs stated the victims had no known enmity (9.1.26).
5. Unknown armed men dragged a youth, Shama Ali, from a passenger van and shot him dead along Ring Road, Mirpurkhas district. Separately, police killed most-wanted dacoit Kehar alias Kaihu Jatoi in an encounter in Larkana district; he carried Rs2.5 million in head money (10,12.1.26).

Comments & Analysis: Punjab and Sindh experienced isolated terror-linked incidents, criminal violence, and sectarian-sensitive cases. However, effective law enforcement responses, intelligence-led raids, and interdictions prevented mass-casualty events. Karachi remains vulnerable due to its strategic economic value and terrorist interest, highlighted by the foiled 2,000 kg explosives plot.

DEFENCE AND SECURITY

1. The Pakistan Air Force successfully tested the indigenously developed Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile, capable of striking land and sea targets with high precision up to 600 km while flying at low altitude. The achievement highlights Pakistan’s defence self-reliance and enhances PAF’s operational readiness and conventional deterrence (3.1.26).
2. A Bangladesh Air Force delegation led by Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan met PAF Chief ACM Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad to enhance cooperation in training, capacity building, aerospace collaboration, Super Mushshak delivery, possible JF-17 procurement, air defence integration, and long-term partnership (6.1.26).
3. The Air Chief Marshal met Saudi Air Force Chief Lt Gen Turki bin Bandar and Chief of General Staff Gen Fayyadh Al-Rowaily in Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security, bilateral defence cooperation, joint training, and multi-domain collaboration (8.1.26).
4. During a visit to Iraq, the ACM met the Iraqi Air Force Commander to enhance bilateral military cooperation, joint training, and defence collaboration. Discussions also covered JF-17 and Super Mushshak aircraft (11.1.26).
5. Captain Asmad, Sepoy Rizwan, and a civilian operator lost their lives during a snow-clearance operation at Burzil Pass on 2–3 January. Their sacrifice ensured safe movement of forces in extreme conditions (3.1.26).
6. Bangladesh Air Force Chief ACM Hasan Mahmood Khan met Pakistan’s COAS & CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ, Rawalpindi, to discuss regional security and enhance bilateral defence cooperation, reaffirming strong military ties (8.1.26).
7. The COAS & CDF visited Lahore Garrison to review operational readiness, training, and troop welfare, reaffirming the Army’s commitment to national security and excellence (8.1.26).
8. The 13th Pakistan–US joint military exercise Inspired Gambit-2026 began on 9 January at NCTC Pabbi to enhance counter-terrorism skills, urban warfare capabilities, and operational interoperability (10.1.26).
9. Pakistan Navy demonstrated combat readiness in the North Arabian Sea with live firing of LY-80 (N) SAMs, loitering munitions, and unmanned vessel trials. The exercise was witnessed by the Commander Pakistan Fleet, while Naval Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf praised the force and reaffirmed commitment to maritime defence (10.1.26).
10. A Pakistan Navy flotilla, including PNS Rah Naward, PNS Madadgar, and PMSA ship Kashmir, visited Port Sultan Qaboos, Oman, held meetings with Omani naval leadership, and conducted a joint passage exercise with the Royal Oman Navy to enhance bilateral maritime cooperation (11.1.26).
11. Indonesia’s Defence Minister Lt Gen (Retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met Pakistan’s COAS & CDF at GHQ Rawalpindi and later the ACM at Air Headquarters Islamabad to discuss defence cooperation and regional security (12.1.26).

Comments & Analysis: Pakistan’s defence posture showed high readiness and deterrence signalling, including:

• Successful testing of the Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile.
• Robust naval and air force engagement with regional partners.
• Continuation of joint exercises with the United States, reinforcing counter-terror interoperability.

The military leadership reaffirmed commitment to internal stabilization, with particular emphasis on KP and western border security.

DIPLOMATIC DEVELOPMENTS AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

1. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi stated that diplomatic channels with Afghanistan remain active, but terrorism from Afghan soil remains Pakistan’s primary concern. He sought written and verifiable assurances from Kabul, noting that ending terrorism could improve bilateral ties. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Iran’s sovereignty and urged caution for Pakistani residents amid unrest (8.1.26).
2. DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that KPK will not be allowed to fall to terrorists, calling counter-terrorism a constitutional and national duty. He said the province accounted for about 71% of terror incidents in 2025 and warned that post-2021 Afghanistan has become a terrorist safe haven hosting TTP, BLA, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS with external support (6.1.26).
3. A World Liberty Financial USA delegation led by CEO Zachary Witkoff met COAS & CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to discuss Pakistan’s fintech potential, highlighting global investor confidence and Pakistan’s commitment to stability and innovation (14.1.26).

REGIONAL

AFGHANISTAN

Law and Order / Domestic Developments
An unmanned aircraft crashed in Maidan Shahr, while the Afghanistan Freedom Front claimed a rocket attack on a Taliban court in Maimana, reportedly killing four, though unconfirmed by the IEA. Protests in Takhar over gold mining turned violent, killing three and injuring five. Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada reshuffled 25 officials. Balkh allocated 3,000 acres for returning refugees. Iran arrested a suspect in the killing of ex-Afghan officer Gen Ikramuddin Sari (1,2,3,6,8.1.26).

Relations with Foreign Countries
The US State Department said Zalmay Khalilzad acted in a personal capacity during his Kabul visit. India reaffirmed humanitarian support and accepted an IEA-appointed Charge d’Affaires, Noor Ahmad Noor, in New Delhi (3,9,14.1.26).

Relations with Pakistan
Pakistan-Afghanistan relations remain tense over cross-border militancy. Pakistan allowed re-export of 6,000 stranded Afghan transit containers from Karachi and Gwadar, while Torkham and Chaman crossings remained closed since 12 October 2025 (1,7,14.1.26).

Afghanistan, reportedly with the help and support of IB India, has unleashed an intense malicious propaganda against Pakistan, on social media.

Comments & Analysis: Persistent cross-border militancy remains the most significant external security challenge. Taliban assurances have not translated into measurable action against TTP elements. The presence of multiple armed resistance groups within Afghanistan adds further volatility.

CHINA

Pakistan–China Relations
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong praised Pakistan’s growing global influence and reaffirmed China’s commitment to the all-weather partnership. During the 7th Strategic Dialogue in Beijing, both sides urged the Afghan Taliban to act against terrorist groups and upgraded CPEC to Version 2.0 (5,6.1.26).

1. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Beijing and Shanghai, discussing security cooperation, protection of Chinese nationals, training, rapid response, information sharing, and cybersecurity with Chinese officials (7.1.26).
2. Pakistan Navy supported a Pakistan-China Joint Oceanographic Cruise aboard PNS Behr Masah in collaboration with China’s Second Institute of Oceanography to study Pakistan’s marine environment (7.1.26).

Comments & Analysis: Pakistan–China engagement intensified, especially on CPEC security, with enhanced coordination on protection of Chinese nationals, cybersecurity, and rapid-response mechanisms. The upgrade of CPEC to Version 2.0 underscores mutual strategic commitment but also increases the security burden.

ILLEGALLY INDIAN-OCCUPIED JAMMU AND KASHMIR (IIOJK) / LoC

1. Indian security forces continued anti-militancy operations, dismissed government employees over alleged militant links, and intensified surveillance across IIOJK (1,5,13,14.1.26).
2. A Delhi special court convicted Asiya Andrabi and two associates for conspiracy to wage war and membership of a banned organisation (15.1.26).
3. Political leaders rejected calls for Jammu’s separation and criticized surveillance of religious institutions, citing threats to religious freedom (6,8,11,13.1.26).

INDIA

Defence and Security
India approved ₹79,000 crore in military procurement, tested indigenous missiles, expanded drone forces, and emphasized jointness and modernization. Senior military leadership highlighted readiness on Pakistan and China fronts (1–12.1.26).

Diplomatic and Political Developments
PM Narendra Modi highlighted Somnath Temple’s historical resilience and national pride during a public address in Gujarat (11.1.26).

IRAN

Protests continued nationwide amid a crackdown. US President Donald Trump backed protesters and considered military options, while Iran warned of retaliation. Iranian leadership emphasized restraint and denied foreign involvement (1–15.1.26).

Comments & Analysis: A US-led strike on Iran could destabilize the region, disrupt global energy markets, and create security risks for Pakistan, especially along its western border. A cautious and neutral diplomatic approach is advised.

MIDDLE EAST

1. US and allied forces launched Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria against ISIS targets near Palmyra (6.1.26).
2. The 22nd extraordinary OIC session in Jeddah condemned Israel’s actions and reaffirmed support for Palestine and Somalia (10.1.26).

Comments & Analysis: Iran’s internal unrest and escalating rhetoric from the United States raise the risk of regional spillover effects, including energy market disruption and border instability. Pakistan’s neutral stance remains strategically prudent.

USA

US Military Operation in Venezuela
US forces carried out Operation Absolute Resolve, capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and transferring him to New York, prompting global condemnation and warnings from the UN over sovereignty violations (4–7.1.26).

US Visa Suspension
The US announced suspension of immigrant visa processing for 74 countries, including Pakistan, effective 21 January, citing welfare dependency concerns (15.1.26).

Overall Assessment

Pakistan’s security forces continue to demonstrate resolve, operational capability, and resilience, but the threat environment remains adaptive, persistent, and externally enabled. Without deeper structural reforms, enhanced intelligence fusion, and sustained border pressure, the current trajectory risks prolonged low-intensity conflict in western regions.

POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Operational & Tactical Measures

• Expand Area Domination Operations in southern KPK and northern Balochistan, shifting from reactive IBOs to sustained presence.
• Counter-Drone Capability Deployment at district level, including jamming and kinetic interdiction.
• Dedicated Protection Units for peace committee members, religious scholars, and education professionals in high-risk districts.

2. Intelligence & Counter-Intelligence

• Strengthen human intelligence (HUMINT) networks by reviving community liaison structures under secure frameworks.
• Establish a Joint Counter-Intelligence Task Force to dismantle hostile intelligence agency cutouts and funding pipelines.
• Accelerate Interpol Red Notice processing and asset-freezing mechanisms against overseas facilitators.

3. Border & Regional Strategy

• Increase coercive diplomatic pressure on the Afghan Taliban through multilateral forums (China, Russia, SCO).
• Enhance border surveillance integration (UAVs, ground sensors, biometric checkpoints).
• Prepare contingency response options for kinetic escalation if cross-border attacks persist.

4. Governance & Institutional Reforms

• Fast-track Levies-to-Police integration with standardized training, command clarity, and equipment parity.
• Reform provincial CTD structures to reduce political interference and improve prosecutorial outcomes.
• Expand witness protection programs in terrorism-prone districts.

5. Strategic Communication

• Launch a coordinated counter-narrative campaign targeting youth radicalization, online recruitment, and misinformation.
• Publicize successful counter-terror operations to reinforce state credibility and public confidence.

6. CPEC & Chinese Security

• Formalize joint Pakistan–China security coordination cells at operational levels (without direct combat roles).
• Expand Chinese-funded security infrastructure, including surveillance, access control, and emergency response.
• Conduct joint tabletop exercises simulating high-risk CPEC attack scenarios.