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Pakistan: Militants Seize Counterterrorism Center

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  • #Afghanistan
  • #Politics
  • #Pakistan
  • #Terrorism
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DEC 2022
Image copyright: AFP [via Dawn]
story last updated DEC 2022

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

The TTP's growing aggression, coupled with the Afghan Taliban's continued stance of looking the other way, is proof that Pakistan needs to ramp up its military operations. Not only must Islamabad target militants nationwide, but it could justifiably take the fight to Afghanistan in a coordinated military effort with regional allies.

The Diplomat

Establishment-critical narrative

Pakistan's continuous cycle of trying to co-opt, sponsor or defeat the TTP has only led to continual armed conflict. Even if Pakistan successfully blames Afghanistan for supporting the group, it won't change the fact that the TTP blames Pakistan for targeting its members domestically. Pakistan's focus must be on fighting an ideological war and encouraging Afghanistan to welcome the TTP onto its side of the border to prevent future conflict.

The Fridaytimes

Metaculus Prediction


Establishment split

CRITICAL

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