The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed no large-scale military operation is imminent two days post-approval.
They noted, “The new stability vision, Azm-e-Istehkam, is being misconstrued. It differs from prior operations like Zarb-e-Azab and Rah-e-Najaat.”
Earlier operations aimed to physically remove terrorists from certain zones, requiring mass evacuations and area clearances.
Currently, no such no-go zones exist, as earlier efforts substantially weakened terrorists’ capabilities.
Opposition parties have reservations, urging parliamentary discussion before any new military actions.
The PMO reiterated, “There is no contemplation of a large-scale operation necessitating population displacement.”
Operation Azm-e-Istehkam represents a comprehensive national strategy for sustained stability.
It bolsters the ongoing revised National Action Plan, fostering political unity.
The operation seeks to enhance intelligence-driven efforts to eliminate residual terrorist elements and curb violent extremism, securing a stable environment for economic progress.
The initiative will incorporate political, diplomatic, legal, and informational strategies alongside ongoing law enforcement efforts.
This clarification intends to dispel misunderstandings and quell debates.
This comes as terrorist-related deaths hit a six-year peak, with nearly 1,000 fatalities reported in January.
Recent months have seen a rise in attacks on security forces, with militants employing sophisticated arms.
Repeatedly, Islamabad has urged the interim Afghan government to prevent its territory from being used for attacks against Pakistan.
