10 Powerful Ways Pakistan Army Defeated Terrorists and Restored Peace
Role of Army against Terrorism in Pakistan:
Pakistan Army has played a very important and decisive role against terrorism in Pakistan. In the last two decades, Pakistan has been facing internal terrorism, which has become a serious threat to the security and stability of the country. Pakistan Army has not only achieved success at the internal level but also played an effective role in the fight against terrorism at the global level. As a result of all these efforts, the incidents of terrorism in Pakistan have decreased and the law and order situation has improved.
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1۔War in Pakistan after 9/11:Pakistan Army
After the 9/11 attacks, when the US overthrew the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, it also affected Pakistan. The Taliban and other extremist groups that left Afghanistan started taking shelter in the border areas of Pakistan. These groups also started terrorist activities in Pakistan, as a result of which Pakistan had to join a tough war against terrorism. America included Pakistan Pakistan as an ally in this war and Pakistan army played an important role in the “war on terror”.
2۔The operation path:
In 2009, the Taliban established a stronghold in the Swat Valley and tried to impose their Sharia law there. The Taliban persecuted the people there, causing panic among the people. The objective of this operation was to expel the Taliban from Swat and Malakand divisions and restore peace in the region. The army, showing its professionalism, destroyed the hideouts of the Taliban and freed the people from their oppression.
3۔Operation Zarb-e-Azb:
In 2014, North Waziristan had become an important stronghold of terrorists. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other terrorist groups were continuing their activities from here. After the attack on Army Public School Peshawar, the Pakistan Army launched a massive “Operation Zarb-i-Azb” against the terrorists. The objective of this operation was to completely destroy the hideouts of terrorists in North Waziristan. Thousands of terrorists were killed in this operation, and peace and order was restored in North Waziristan. This operation was appreciated not only in Pakistan but also globally.
4۔Operation Red Al-Fasaad:
Despite the successful results of Operation Zarb-i-Azb, activities of hidden terrorist elements continued in different parts of the country. In 2017, “Operation Red Al-Fasaad” was launched against these terrorist elements. The objective of this operation was to eliminate terrorist networks in all areas of the country and ensure the safety of people’s lives and property. Police, Rangers and other security agencies were also involved in this operation, which targeted terrorist hideouts and facilitators. Remnants of terrorism were weakened by intelligence-led operations.
5۔Public support and sacrifices:
The ongoing military operations against terrorism in Pakistan also received full support from the people. Especially after the attack on Army Public School Peshawar, the entire nation appreciated and supported military operations. The Pakistani Army has made countless sacrifices in the war against terrorists, and has shown its professionalism and patriotism in providing security to the people. Army soldiers sacrificed their lives in this war and played an important role in restoring peace in the country. Public support strengthened the army’s position and ensured success in the war against terrorism.
6۔Establishment of military courts:
In 2015, military courts were established to speedily dispose of terrorism cases. The purpose of these courts was to bring the terrorists to justice as soon as possible. Military courts effectively tried terrorist cases and sentenced hundreds of terrorists. Although there were different opinions on the establishment of military courts, these courts played an important role in the war against terrorism and ensured effective action against terrorists.
7۔Achievements and Challenges:
Pakistan Army has achieved numerous successes in the war against terrorism. These include eradication of terrorist networks, destruction of hideouts, and restoration of peace in the country. Terrorism has ended in most areas of FATA and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and incidents of terrorism have reduced in major cities. However, the war also had some negative effects, including a profound impact on Pakistan’s economy and society. Due to the war on terror, a large part of the country’s resources had to be allocated for this purpose, which put a burden on the economy.
8۔Future Challenges:
The army has made significant gains against terrorism, but the country still faces many challenges. Eradicating the remnants of extremism and terrorism and uprooting their ideology is extremely important. Along with this, there is a need to strengthen civic institutions and better communication between law enforcement agencies. Apart from this, there is a need to focus on educational and social reforms to protect the youth from extremism.
9:Regional Peace and Global Cooperation:
The Pakistan Army not only fought terrorism within Pakistan but also played a role in establishing regional peace. The surveillance system in the border areas with Afghanistan was improved, and the movement of terrorists was restricted through joint operations. Pakistan cooperated with the international community to eliminate terrorism, which increased the country’s global reputation.
10:Providing opportunities for youth:
Along with the elimination of terrorism, the Pakistan Army launched development projects in the areas that were affected by extremism. Educational institutions, health centers, and employment opportunities were provided to keep the youth away from extremism. In addition, the atmosphere of peace and harmony was strengthened by promoting sports and cultural activities in the affected areas.
Conclusion:
The role of the army against terrorism in Pakistan has been extremely important and commendable. Various military operations such as Operation Rahe-e-Rast, Zarb-i-Azb, and Rid-ul-Fasaad brought the country out of the crisis of terrorism and played a vital role in restoring peace. The sacrifices of the Pakistani army and the support of the people ensured success in the war against terrorism. However, sustained efforts are needed to deal with the remnants of terrorism and to establish sustainable peace in the country. To maintain the security of the country۔
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