Pakistan has reported ongoing efforts to combat cross-border terrorism, particularly from Afghanistan. Security forces conducted 7,500 operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan between April and June 2024, resulting in the elimination of 181 terrorists reportedly affiliated with TTP and ISKP.
The government highlighted several recent terrorist incidents, including an attack on a marble factory in Mohmand Agency in May 2024, the killing of two miners in Duki, Balochistan on June 2, and the murder of a news reporter in Landikotal on June 19.
Pakistani officials state that evidence suggests most terrorist activities originate from Afghanistan, with the TTP having strong safe havens there. The United States has also confirmed the presence of TTP and ISKP in Afghanistan, actively planning attacks against Pakistan.
In response to these challenges, the Pakistani government has exempted terrorist-affected districts from taxes for one year.
The government also addressed claims of propaganda against Pakistan from Afghan media sources, stating that investigative reports have disproven these allegations.
