New Delhi: Pakistan, often referred to as a safe haven for terrorists, is once again under attack from terrorist organizations. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has recently issued an open challenge to the country’s military, causing widespread unrest across Pakistan.
Pakistan shaken by TTP’s open threat
The TTP recently released several videos in which its commander, Kazim, directly challenged Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. In the video, Kazim says, “If you have the guts, come to the battlefield and fight us. If you are a man, face us.”
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This statement quickly went viral in Pakistan and raised questions about the army’s credibility. The government has announced a reward of 100 million Pakistani rupees for anyone who helps in Kazim’s arrest.
Major Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
On October 8, 2025, the TTP attacked an army convoy in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The militants claimed to have killed 22 soldiers and seized numerous weapons. However, the army confirmed only 11 deaths.
This incident demonstrates that the TTP is not only active but has also become more organized and powerful than ever before.
Ceasefire Attempts Failed
In the past few months, attempts were made to hold peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, with Qatar and Turkey as mediators. However, these talks did not last long.
Pakistan demanded that terrorist activities like the TTP be stopped from Afghan soil, but the Kabul government did not take any concrete steps. This further exacerbated Pakistan’s difficulties.
The Threat of the Return of New Terrorist Groups
With the growing strength of the TTP, old terrorist groups are also becoming active again in Pakistan.
- Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ)—notorious for attacks on minorities.
- Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP)—which has previously attracted disgruntled TTP fighters.
- Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)—which has once again intensified its activities.
The increasing activities of these groups indicate that Pakistan’s internal security situation has once again reached a dangerous turning point.
Questions raised about the Army’s strategy
Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir is considered tough and decisive, but recent attacks and threats have put his strategy under scrutiny. The increasing terrorist attacks in the country prove that Pakistan is now trapped in a trap of its own making—where it once considered terrorism a “strategic weapon,” terrorism has now become its biggest challenge.
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Pakistan currently faces a dual challenge—the TTP on one hand and its own weak policies on the other. If the country still does not take strict action, then in the coming times terrorism can completely shake the stability of Pakistan.