Post 9/11, scores of militants from Afghanistan settled along porous Pak-Afghan border, especially in erstwhile FATA/ KP after US invasion of Afghanistan
Indian escalation on the Eastern border using pretext of attack on Indian Parliament to exploit Pakistan’s vulnerability along Pak-Afghan border
Militants created a nexus with local elements based on ideological appeal, old Jihadi connections, financial clout and extortion to combat foreign troops in Afghanistan
Fallout of US led “Operation Enduring Freedom” in Afghanistan was dealt with the strategy of “Selective Operations” and “Peace Agreements” by Pakistan
Despite various operations, the problem of terrorism and militancy kept growing. Pakistan supported US WoT. Pak Army undertook Op Al-Mizan
Nation endured history’s worst earthquake in Kashmir region
US drone strike on Islamic Seminary in Damadola, Bajaur catalyzed warring fervor
Amid failed peace agreement, Op Rah-e-Haq was launched in Swat against Mullah Fazlullah
All terrorists coalesced into Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) under Baitullah Mehsud
Op Sher Dil in Bajaur, Rah-e-Rast in Swat and Rah-e-Nijat in SWA launched to restore writ of the state
People of Swat endured historic sacrifice by vacating Swat for Pak Army to eliminate terrorists
Pak-US relations sored after killing of OBL in Abbottabad & NATO attack on Salala check post. Large-scale public protests ensued after Salala attack. Pakistan blocked NATO supply and demanded apology from US
USA’s apology on Salala incident paved way for opening of NATO supply
One of the deadliest year from terrorist incidents and fatalities point of view, while Govt’s initiative of peace talks with TTP remained unsuccessful
Continuation of terrorist attacks by TTP despite peace agreements and failure of dialogue built national resolve for decisive action against militants
Deadliest targeting of Hazara community in Balochistan by Lashkar-e-Jhangvi
Operation in Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Kurram, Frontier Regions & Karachi
By end of 2013, Khyber and North Waziristan agencies emerged as major hubs of terrorist activities. After series of intense terrorist attacks on Karachi Airport, Hazara pilgrims, R.A Bazar Rawalpindi, District Courts & Vegetable Market Islamabad and amid unsuccessful peace talks with TTP, “Operation Zarb-e-Azb” was launched on 15th June 2014. It was classified as the largest Counter Terrorism Operation in contemporary times
After “16 Dec APS Attack”, National Action Plan was announced to adopt a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism in the entire country
Military Courts established to dispense speedy justice on terrorism cases
Dividends of national counter terrorism efforts emerge as peace manifests with return of international sports and launch of CPEC by China
TDPs return and rehabilitation commenced in SWA & NWA
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad (Eradication of Tumult) was launched on 22nd February 2017 with an aim to make sustained progress towards a stable, peaceful & normalized Pakistan with Terrorists’ freedom of action significantly curtailed through a comprehensive approach of consolidating gains in Western Zone, cleansing Terrorists’ traces, illegal weapons & explosive control in the hinterland, thereby restoring public confidence
