Fighting with Afghanistan is making Pakistan's militant problem way worse. Border clashes have sparked a major spike in suicide bombings and attacks on security forces inside the country, with a report noting over three thousand deaths in recent months, a twenty-five percent jump from last year. The Islamabad government blames Taliban-backed groups like the TTP for the violence, a claim Kabul denies while accusing Pakistan of using the Islamic State to destabilize them.
Experts warn this conflict is bleeding Pakistan dry, forcing increased military spending while the economy tanks under high inflation and a struggling currency. A former diplomat named Javid Husain cautioned against any prolonged ground operation in Afghanistan, citing historical lessons. Analyst Mir Mostafizur Rahaman emphasized that continued fighting would drain scarce resources from development, derailing any fragile economic recovery. The situation remains a costly stalemate with heavy losses reported on both sides of the border.
Experts warn this conflict is bleeding Pakistan dry, forcing increased military spending while the economy tanks under high inflation and a struggling currency. A former diplomat named Javid Husain cautioned against any prolonged ground operation in Afghanistan, citing historical lessons. Analyst Mir Mostafizur Rahaman emphasized that continued fighting would drain scarce resources from development, derailing any fragile economic recovery. The situation remains a costly stalemate with heavy losses reported on both sides of the border.
