Pakistan should look into its own affairs before casting evil eyes on India

2024 has presented a very worrying picture in terms of security in Pakistan. According to the report published by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), this year there were 444 terrorist attacks on security forces in Pakistan, in which at least 685 security personnel lost their lives. This figure is a matter of serious concern not only for Pakistan but also for regional and global security. 2024 has proved to be the deadliest year in the last decade for the security forces of Pakistan. Especially, the internal security situation of Pakistan has become even more pathetic due to the targeting of security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces. Certainly, these incidents highlight the weakness of Pakistan's internal security and raise the question that a country which is itself a victim of terrorism is carrying out terrorist attacks on others.

The increasing number of terrorist attacks in Pakistan and the martyrdom of security forces clearly shows that Pakistan's internal security system is in crisis. Terrorist activities have increased significantly in sensitive provinces like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. These provinces have faced conflicts and instability before, but the situation has worsened further in 2024. The increasing activity of local terrorist groups in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan has become a serious challenge for Pakistan. Attacks on security personnel in these areas are not only a security problem but also a reflection of the inability of Pakistan's ruling system. The whole world knows that the problem of terrorism is taking root in Pakistan and solving this problem is a big challenge for the government and army of Pakistan. 

The network of terrorist organizations is spread with such complexity that eliminating it is a long and difficult process. On the one hand, the government and security forces of Pakistan are trying to stop terrorist attacks, but on the other hand it is also clear that they need to give priority to internal security in the fight against terrorists. Despite the deteriorating internal security situation in Pakistan, Pakistan has left no stone unturned in promoting terrorist activities to target India. Pakistan's policy of promoting terrorism, especially in Kashmir, is well known. Pakistan has always used terrorism against India and supported sending terrorist organizations to carry out terrorist attacks on India. Despite this, Pakistan has failed to stop the growing terrorist activities on its own soil. The attacks on Pakistan's security forces in 2024 are proof that Pakistan has failed to deal with its internal security crisis.

This dual policy of Pakistan, in which on the one hand it uses terrorists against India and on the other hand promotes terrorists in its own country, not only faces criticism in the global community, but this policy makes Pakistan's security situation even more unstable. If Pakistan fails to strengthen its internal security system and take real action against terrorism, it will have an adverse effect not only on Pakistan, but on the entire regional and global security. In these circumstances, it is definitely time for introspection for Pakistan. On one hand, it is adamant on its policy of exporting terrorism against India and on the other hand, terrorist attacks are taking place on its own soil. Pakistan must understand that unless it strengthens its internal security, it will fail to justify its intentions to the outside world. Pakistan's priority should be to solve its internal security crisis first, because if the country itself is facing the threat of terrorism, then it cannot solve its problems by targeting another country.

Pakistan's policies against terrorism have led to instability and violence. Pakistan must accept that exporting terrorism is not only dangerous for its neighbours but can also harm itself. The increasing number of internal conflicts and terrorist attacks in Pakistan indicate that the country needs to re-evaluate its priorities. Pakistan must understand that if it does not handle its domestic security properly, it will not find a way to recover itself from crises. Pakistan must first take concrete steps to strengthen its internal security. Clear and effective strategies must be made to eliminate the network of terrorists. Along with this, Pakistan must also take concrete steps to stop exporting terrorism by changing its national security policy. Pakistan must understand that exporting terrorism not only promotes regional instability but it is also becoming a cause of long-term danger for Pakistan.

Additionally, Pakistan needs to increase cooperation with the international community, so that effective action can be taken against terrorists at the global level. It is time for Pakistan to stabilize itself by changing its policy so that it can become a responsible partner in the war against terrorism not only for Pakistan but for the entire region and the world. The way 2024 has proved to be a warning year for Pakistan. In that situation, Pakistan will have to understand that before exporting terrorism, it should make strengthening its internal security the biggest priority. If Pakistan does not solve its internal problems, then it is not only putting its citizens in danger but is also damaging its international image.

CRSS report : 2024 was the deadliest year in ten years for Pakistani Army and security forces

The year 2024 has been very bad in terms of security in Pakistan. According to the report of the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), in 2024, there were 444 terrorist attacks on security forces in Pakistan, in which at least 685 security personnel lost their lives. 2024 proved to be the deadliest year for security forces in Pakistan in the last decade. In Pakistan, security personnel were targeted especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in 2024.

According to the report, in the year 2024, 2546 people died and 2267 people were injured in cases related to terrorist violence in Pakistan. These include civilians, security personnel and attackers. These deaths were the result of 1166 terrorist attacks and anti-terrorism operations, which reflects the bad state of affairs for the security situation of Pakistan. 94 percent of the total deaths across the country and 89 percent of the total incidents occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

In Pakistan, an average of seven people died every day in terrorist attacks in 2024. The violence affected Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa the most, with 1,616 deaths. Balochistan was followed by 782 deaths. The biggest jump in violence in 2024 compared to 2023 was recorded in Balochistan (90 percent), followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (65 percent).

The deaths this year were the highest in the last nine years. These are the highest since 2015 (4,366). Data for the last 10 years shows a trend of rapid decline in violence from 2015 to 2020, with an average reduction of about 33 percent every year. This six-year decline in Pakistan's security situation stopped after 2021. Violence is again increasing after the year 2021. The highest number of deaths related to violence and counter-terrorism operations were recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's districts bordering Afghanistan - Kurram, North Waziristan, Khyber. Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu and Lakki Marwat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also witnessed frequent violence and deaths. These districts are followed by Quetta, Kech, Kalat and Musakhel districts of Balochistan.

In the year 2024, 182 people lost their lives and 234 were injured in Pakistan in communal violence. Most of the victims were from the Shia community, of which 79 were killed and 35 were injured. This was followed by Sunnis, who suffered 21 deaths and 72 injuries. 79 deaths and 117 people were injured in incidents involving both Shia and Sunni communities.