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CONSIDERING the relentless wave of terrorist attacks Pakistan has been facing over the past few weeks, the...
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Unified Response to Rising Terrorist ThreatsA February 25 meeting reinforced collaboration against IS-K and TTP following recent Islamabad attacks.
- Federal and provincial officials prioritized counterterrorism efforts, promising resource and technical assistance to provinces.
- Terrorist group bases linked to attacks such as the Islamabad imambargah bombing were targeted in Afghanistan.
- IS-K is identified as an increasing security threat, with a key figure operating an active cell in Bajaur after the Islamabad incident.
- A coordinated national approach akin to the National Action Plan is considered essential to effectively combat terrorism.
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