Writer: Muhammad Ashraf Dar (Senior Journalist/Analyst).
In recent months, Pakistan has witnessed an alarming resurgence in terror activities, particularly in its western provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. These incidents are not isolated; they are part of a broader, coordinated campaign led by elements categorized under the label “Fitna-e-Hind,” in close operational and ideological alignment with the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
While Pakistan continues to grapple with the multidimensional challenges of internal security, hybrid warfare, and digital disinformation, the state has increasingly identified the involvement of foreign-backed networks, particularly Indian intelligence agencies, in fomenting unrest through extremist proxies and information warfare.
The term Fitna-e-Hind has emerged in national discourse to refer to India-sponsored destabilization campaigns targeting Pakistan’s peace, social fabric, and ideological unity. From funding banned militant outfits to orchestrating cyber propaganda, this threat reflects a sophisticated evolution of hybrid warfare. In provinces like Balochistan, these hostile designs have manifested through targeted attacks on security forces, teachers, polio workers, and infrastructure projects. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, especially its tribal belt, remains another hotspot, where efforts to restore peace are persistently challenged by cross-border terrorism and separatist recruitment funded through external channels.
The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, although declared a proscribed outfit, has re-emerged as a significant threat with operational sanctuaries reportedly located across the western border. Their recent attacks on law enforcement check-posts, military convoys, and even civilian targets reveal a coordinated attempt to undermine the state’s writ, especially in volatile districts such as North Waziristan, Dera Ismail Khan, and Killa Saifullah. Despite international pressure and regional diplomacy, the TTP remains emboldened by foreign patronage. Pakistani intelligence has continuously exposed the group’s logistical and financial connections with hostile actors, thereby strengthening the government’s narrative that this is not a fight against isolated militants, but against a broader geopolitical design to destabilize Pakistan.
The Government of Pakistan, through its civil and military leadership, has made it abundantly clear that no compromise will be made when it comes to national sovereignty and internal security. The recent statements by the DG ISPR, the Interior Ministry, and Chief Ministers of both KP and Balochistan reiterate the state’s unwavering resolve to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Policy shifts now emphasize intelligence-based operations, border fencing, regional cooperation, and counter-narrative strategies to neutralize both physical and ideological threats. New communication campaigns led by the Press Information Department (PID) and Ministry of Information are focusing on exposing the reality of foreign-sponsored narratives that aim to sow confusion and disunity within Pakistan.
Pakistan’s fight against terrorism is not just fought on battlefields; it is carried on the shoulders of those who embraced martyrdom to protect this nation’s integrity. Soldiers, police officers, schoolteachers, tribal elders, and even children have laid down their lives in KP and Balochistan—areas most affected by militancy. Each sacrifice is a reminder of the resilience and unity of the Pakistani people. Their courage continues to serve as an unshakable foundation on which national peace efforts are built. Their blood has become the price of Pakistan’s stability—and the state continues to honor this debt with renewed determination.
To counter Fitna-e-Hind and neutralize TTP, Pakistan must continue its multi-pronged strategy: enhance border surveillance and counter-intelligence, strengthen internal communication to counter fake news and extremist propaganda, foster political stability and economic uplift in vulnerable regions, and promote regional peace with firm diplomatic posture against cross-border terrorism. The battle is far from over, but the resolve of the government and the unity of its people are stronger than ever.
Pakistan today stands at a critical juncture. The threats posed by Fitna-e-Hind and TTP are real, dangerous, and calculated—but so is the national resolve to defeat them. Through the sacrifices of our brave martyrs and the collective will of our institutions and citizens, the country is on a firm path toward lasting peace, development, and sovereignty. Pakistan will not bend. Pakistan will not break. Pakistan will prevail.
