Terrorism

Pakistan's position as the world's second most terrorism-affected country in the latest Global Terrorism Index represents more than a statistical ranking—it reflects a fundamental national security crisis demanding urgent recalibration of strategy.

For years, Pakistan has warned the world about the expanding danger posed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), only to be met with dismissive attitudes that framed the group as merely a regional security concern. Recent assessments by U.S.