Pakistan records surge in extremism with 434 terrorist attacks in the past six months

The Shehbaz Sharif-led government of Pakistan has initiated many efforts to combat terror and even engaged the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in peace talks that failed miserably. The administration claimed that terrorists majorly target civilians, governmental institutions, and security personnel. According to Pakistan’s Interior Ministry, 434 terrorist attacks had taken place in the previous six months. This is happening inthe backdrop of the peace negotiations, ANI reported.

As per the reports presented in the Upper House, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed the largest number of attacks (247), followed by Balochistan (171), Sindh (12), and Punjab Province with 11 attacks. According to The Nation, the effects of these terrorist attacks have been particularly felt in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and have led to a deadlock in the peace negotiations.

The continuous attempt by the TTP to join Pakistan’s political establishment may encounter obstacles because, as per some experts, the proscribed organisations will hurt the civilians and reduce their access to the democratic system.

Currently, Islamabad has consented to hold new negotiations with the organisation under the direction of the Taliban’s temporary government. A high-level military meeting in Pakistan resolved to conduct peace negotiations with the TTP in accordance with having a comprehensive security plan.

As per the Pakistani media, a shooting incident recently resulted in the deaths of at least six terrorists in the Kech district. However, due to mistrust on both sides, the Ulema delegation was unable to persuade the TTP to stop its attack and attend the peace talks.

(With inputs from agencies)

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