EMERGENCE OF COUNTER TERRORISM POLICY

Pakistan joined global efforts for combating GWOT in Sep 01. She decided to deploy 80,000 troop to Af-Pak border but in the aftermath of Dec 13, 01, Indian forces were mobilized which transferred Pak attention to Indo-Pak border. Forces remained face-to-face for ten months (Jan-Oct 09).

Till now 600 Al Qaeda members are arrested from Pak however Pak policy towards Afghan Taliban has been ambiguous. MMA (02-07) allowed Taliban establish influence in tribal areas.

In Sep 03 and Feb 04, Pak launched operation in SW and then had different accords with militants which always violated by them.
2004-07, many operation launched however not so successful. Many accords between militants and military signed but all violated by militants, by taking more area into control.

In 2007, three major developments; firstly red mosque issue escalated terrorism, Secondly Tehrik e Taliban established in S Waziristan as an umbrella organization for various militant organizations, Thirdly TTP challenged Pak in systematic way by training suicide attackers.

Real change in Counter terrorism Policy in Mar-Apr 2009 when TTP had strong hold in Swat and violated the agreement with the government, seeking it as weakens by moving to Boner. Attack on Sri Lankan team (Mar 09) and afterwards at GHQ and Police training centers worsen the situation.

Pak uses three dimensional counter terrorism policy (3D); use of coercive apparatus against those who challenge law, Political accommodation and dialogue with those who seeks peace under Pak law, economic development of the area.

Pakistan is now fully engaged for counter terrorism; Firstly Swat operation started in April 09, militant lost control by July 09. Secondly Operation in S Waziristan started in Oct 09 and most of the area under control by Dec 09. Thirdly Many operations in tribal areas of Khyber, Orakzai, Bajour and Khuram

INSTRUMENTS FOR COUNTER TERRORISM

The Pak counter terrorism policy was adversely affected by Pak indo tension in the aftermath of Mombai attacks. Secondly Islamic parties don’t support military action, Imran Khan opposes as well while PML N has ambiguous policy as well.

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Ahmad Shakeel Babar
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