The situation described highlights the complex interplay of security challenges, ideological conflicts, and regional politics between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Security Challenges and Counter-Terrorism Operations
Pakistan's Security Losses (2024):
383 security personnel killed.
Approximately 60,000 intelligence-based operations conducted.
925 TTP (Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan) and other terrorist elements eliminated.
Rising Threat of TTP:
Allegations of TTP finding safe havens in Afghanistan.
TTP's ideological alignment with the Afghan Taliban exacerbates tensions.
The Durand Line Dispute
The 1893 Durand Line remains a contentious boundary.
Afghanistan has never officially recognized it.
Pashtun nationalism and the notion of "Greater Pashtunistan" fuel ongoing disputes.
Strained Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations
Pakistan’s airstrikes in Paktika province (December 2024) reportedly killed 46.
Afghanistan responded with attacks near the Durand Line.
Unresolved issues like border disputes and cross-border terrorism contribute to instability.
Lack of cohesive strategy from Pakistan’s security establishment hampers resolution.
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