Pakistan still stands today at a critical juncture where internal security, political foresight, military strength, and national unity have assumed decisive importance. This is not an ordinary time; rather, it is a phase in which enemy conspiracies and the planning of terrorist elements are openly coming to light.

The recent press conference by the Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, made it clear that terrorism is not merely a military issue but also a political and social crisis. To confront it, complete harmony between the state and the people is indispensable. In his statement, the DG ISPR drew attention to a bitter yet realistic point: 80 per cent of terrorist incidents have occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

These figures are not mere statistics; they convey a clear message that certain political circles are involved in supporting terrorism, nurturing it, and providing a conducive environment for it. This is a serious reality that ignoring or trivialising would be against the national interest. It must also be remembered that terrorism is not confined only to weapons and explosives. Its roots extend to political interests, terrorist agendas, and at times the silence or criminal negligence of local administrations. The DG ISPR stated in clear terms that where political-terrorist collusion is taking root, incidents of terrorism are increasing. This is a severe blow to Pakistan’s political consciousness and civic responsibility, because on the internal front, the enemy is not acting alone; certain elements are facilitating it and attempting to undermine the country’s security.

Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry emphasised an important point: the war against terrorism is not the war of a single institution, a single government, or a single........

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