Operation Azm-i-Istehkam, announced by the Pakistani government, aims to mitigate the rise in militant attacks on security forces. However, the operation faces significant challenges, including a resurgent TTP, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and economic constraints.
Unlike previous operations, Azm-i-Istehkam is a comprehensive counter-terrorism campaign designed to restore stability across the country. The military has emphasized that it is not merely a military maneuver but a nationwide effort to reinvigorate the National Action Plan (NAP).
The operation faces several challenges, including:
- A regrouped and more shrewd TTP, avoiding civilian casualties and finding refuge in Afghanistan.
- The Taliban regime providing sanctuaries and arming the TTP.
- Economic constraints, including mounting debt and financial instability.
- Diminished US support, including intelligence sharing and drone strikes.
To succeed, the operation requires:
- Unified political consensus and public support.
- Elimination of TTP hideouts in Afghanistan.
- Substantial resources, including investments in intelligence gathering, technology, and personnel.
- International support, including US funding and equipment.
Failure to address these challenges could embolden militant groups, causing the security situation to deteriorate further.
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