Pakistan Launches New Military Operation Azm-e-Istehkam

June 27, 2024

Pakistan’s leaders have started Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, also known as “Resolve for Stability,” to fight the rising violence and terrorism that are mostly caused by the country’s battles with Afghanistan. This operation comes after a close look at the country’s anti-terrorism plans by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, focusing on what was learned from the National Action Plan, which was made in response to the terrible 2014 attack on the Peshawar Army Public School.

Objectives of Operation Azm-e-Istehkam

Operation Azm-e-Istehkam’s main goal is to improve security in the country by fighting threats from within and stopping armed rebels from Afghanistan. According to Sharif’s office, the operation will “intensify” attacks against terrorists. It will use socioeconomic tactics to make people happier and stop extremist ideas from spreading. The plan also aims to give law enforcement agencies legal protections that will make prosecutions and managing terror-related cases more efficient.

Increased Violence and Afghanistan’s Role

In the last 18 months, there has been a big rise in violence, which is often blamed on the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Since the TTP broke a truce in November 2022, things have become more tense. Pakistan accuses the Kabul government of hiding TTP militants, but the Taliban-led government denies this. This disagreement makes people worry that an armed conflict could spread into Afghan territory.

Addressing Chinese Concerns

China is also worried about the safety of its citizens and interests in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Operation Azm-e-Istehkam is a response to these worries. Pakistan’s security situation is very important for keeping Chinese investors’ trust, which is needed for current and future partnerships.

Challenges to the Operation’s Success

Even though a lot of work has gone into planning Operation Azm-e-Istehkam, its success is still unclear. This is mostly because militant operations are often quick and there may not be much public support in the affected areas. Cross-border military actions could also make things worse with Afghanistan, which would make the security situation in the area more difficult.

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