Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy: Why Comparisons to the US War on Terror Are Misleading
Usama Khan
August 29, 2025
Obaidullah Baheer’s critique misrepresents Pakistan’s counter-terrorism fight by equating it with America’s wars abroad. Unlike the US, Pakistan faces an existential threat from groups like the TTP and BLA, requiring a nuanced mix of military, legal, and development responses.
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