When the internal situation is experiencing unrest and the justice system is under question, there are two different theories about it. 1) The border is safe and the forces that control Law and Order consider that they can handle the internal situation. 2) The enemy countries, taking into consideration the internal unrest, may use hybrid warfare or attack the borders and create law and order situation with suicidal or hit-and-run type of attacks inside the country just to break the rod of authority, as people have become irrelevant or charged to confront the law forcing agencies. Thus, economic activities were reduced slowly and consequently, the rod of authority weakened.
What should be done in this situation is the prime question. Pakistan must address the attacks from non-state actors such as TTP and TJP (Tehreek e Jihad Pakistan – a newly formed organization by TTP) based in Afghanistan with the support of the Afghanistan regime, as the separatist groups of Pakistan share the same philosophy as that of the Afghan Taliban. Then there are some Baloch elements with bases in Afghanistan and Iran, which need to be addressed.
In the case of Baloch elements, the first punishment was inside Iran’s locality Serewan in province Sistan of Iran, where at least seven wanted terrorists were killed on 18th January 2024, in response to the Iranian attack on 16th January 2024. It was observed with great concern, shock, and surprise that Iran had attacked inside the territory of Pakistan. The concern is that Iran attacked immediately after the visit of Indian External Affairs Minister, Jai Shankar to Tehran. The response of Pakistan was so accurate and timely, sending a message to all neighbors and the world that Pakistan’s response would be severe and just if anyone dared to attack Pakistan.
It was a similar response as that which was done against India on 27th February 2019 by Pakistan. In continuation of the efforts to address the terrorists, Pakistan should give a clear warning to Afghan leadership, which has supposedly reached a secret pact with the USA at Doha, Qatar, to destabilize Pakistan, as Pakistan has helped the Afghan Taliban to defeat the USA after defeating the USSR. This was a matter of concern and revenge of the USA. The new leadership of Afghanistan is not under the influence of Pakistan as it was during Mullah Omar’s regime.
No government including the present one does not accept Durand Line between Pakistan and Afghanistan while Afghans accepts thus Line with Iran, Tajikistan and Azerbijan. The new Afghan government does not accept Pakistan’s favor to get rid of the USA from their homeland.
American blame that their defeat in Afghanistan was due to Pakistan. Therefore, in retaliation, the USA has left tanks, fighter jets, helicopters, and other ammunition on Afghan soil to use against Pakistan. It has to be remembered that never before had the Afghan government possessed jet fighters or helicopters of such quality in Afghanistan which the USA has left now to be used by Afghanistan, leaving this country.
In any case, Pakistan cannot accept the attacks of TTP, TJP, or Baloch organizations that have safe havens in Afghanistan, Iran, or anywhere else. The hideouts of TTP or TJP are to be wiped out for the safety of Pakistan. The irony of the fact is that the Afghan government seems to take guidance from India and the USA.Our assets in this country have to be activated to keep them busy, as they are working against Pakistan under a so called secret pact with the USA. Though apparently, this matter has been discussed with the Pentagon. It was probably requested that the USA should advise its assets to stop terrorist activities against Pakistan, use its influence on the Afghan government not to give any hideout to any organization that is working against Pakistan, or let Pakistan do what is necessary to sort them out.
About ten million Afghans are residing in Pakistan and more than sixty thousand TTP-aligned individuals have been rehabilitated should be screened, and notorious ones should be arrested. For those who arrived after August 2021, the USA should facilitate their departure from Pakistan as soon as possible. Additionally, Afghans who came during the period of former President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai or Ashraf Ghani, whom the American administration is interested in not removing from Pakistan, must also be thoroughly checked. As far as the relationship with China, Iran, and Russia is concerned, Pakistan must keep them within mutually agreed terms.
The UK’s biggest concern is to stop Russia from accessing warm waters. When the USA was reluctant to help Ukraine against Russia, the UK came forward and reached a defense pact with Ukraine. This shows how the UK would like Russia to be contained within its present boundaries. I think the UK expects from Pakistan that it will not go too far in developing good relations with Russia. We can consider such proposal with certain conditions as the world has changed and Pakistan would like good relations with Russia anyhow in spite of the fact that UK has started third great game against Russia not to let it reach out the hot waters.
Regarding China, America is very much concerned that CPEC be abandoned or at least the progress be kept at a low level. This is not in the interest of Pakistan. Therefore, if America expects Pakistan’s help against China, then America’s offer should be lucrative enough. In Pakistan, the people don’t believe Americans, as Americans don’t believe Pakistan. There is a great lack of trust between the two. In this situation, why should Pakistan leave its iron friend or undermine its interest. The USA does not supply arms, technology, or economic assistance to Pakistan, while China does.
As far as Iran is concerned, except for the incident on 16th January 2024, Pakistan does not have any severe problem. Both neighboring countries would like to live peacefully. India’s case is different. India is our adversary and would like to destroy Pakistanor keep us under pressure. It has launched a hybrid war against Pakistan. Its assets are working to destabilize Pakistan. Furious Media propaganda has been launched, without hiding the intention to destroy or destabilize Pakistan. It has usurped Kashmir and tried to crush the liberation movement very harshly, violating the UN charter and human rights conventions and standards. It purchases arms from all over the world, especially from Russia, America, Israel, and France and eventually has become a major buyer of arms throughout the world.
We are a responsible nuclear power, so India dare not to attack Pakistan despite its will under the umbrella of the newly formed religion Hindutva. India has started considering itself as a major power of the world, neglecting the USA’s design or the Russian one. It chooses any country to buy arms, which may annoy the USA, which has become too weak to check whether Indian designs are against the USA, China, Russia, France, or any other country. To recognize itself as a major or superpower, India has started killing its opponents in Canada, the USA, the UK, Australia, and other countries. Some countries are not known where India is playing its notorious game. Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Bhutan are under the great influence of India. They cannot move an inch without the consent of India. India is thus a dangerous country for world peace.
If it is not checked timely, it will destroy the world, being an irresponsible ambitious country remaining in salivary for one millennium years. Anyone can understand the mentality of such a nation. It would like to take revenge, it would like to rise. It would like to become the superpower of the world. Would the people of the world be allowed to do so? At least Pakistan would not allow it at all costs. Regarding the twelve-country joint force, in which the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, and other countries are ready to join for the protection of sea lanes from Houthis of Yemen at the Red Sea, Pakistan has already refused to participate in such force as Pakistani forces are not meant to fight against Muslims, as has been decided by the Pakistani parliament when Saudi Arabia attacked Yemen.
Despite all sorts of difficulties at home, at the borders, and the pressure from different countries, Pakistan has been determined to protect its sovereignty and independence. The armed forces and the people of Pakistan have a very strong resolve that, by the grace of Allah, Pakistan is safe and shall overcome all the challenges it is facing today.
