Author: Aqsa Rana

Pakistan’s relentless fight against terrorism has seen the launch of several significant military operations aimed at eliminating terrorist networks and restoring peace and stability. Among these operations, Zarb-e-Azb, Radd-ul-Fasaad, and the current Azm-e-Istihkaam have played crucial roles in transforming the nation’s security landscape. This article delves into these operations, their initiators, purposes, necessity, and their impacts, highlighting the pivotal role of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government in initiating these critical efforts. Operation Zarb-e-Azb, launched on June 15, 2014, marked a significant turning point in Pakistan’s counterterrorism strategy. Initiated under the leadership of General Raheel Sharif, then Chief of Army…