After Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab-ul-Haq against terrorists in Afghanistan on February 26-27, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) reported a 65% reduction in terror incidents.
The operation targeted militant hideouts and disrupted networks plotting attacks in the province. Officials say the initiative has significantly improved security and stability in the region.
Government data shows that before the operation, KP recorded 240 terror incidents this year. Following the operation, the number fell to 80, reflecting a sharp decline in attacks. The ninth week of the year saw the highest incidents at 48, which dropped to 12 by the twelfth week, showing a clear downward trend.
The records also indicate 42 incidents in the tenth week and 29 in the eleventh. Overall, KP reported 323 terror incidents this year. Officials attribute the reduction to coordinated efforts by the army, police, and law enforcement agencies across the province.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry told Geo News that targeting militants and their hideouts in Afghanistan directly contributed to the decline. He said several masterminds behind attacks in Islamabad, Bannu, and other regions were eliminated, along with terrorists using Afghan soil to strike Pakistan. Afghan authorities were also briefed on TTP hideouts and operational positions.
Chief Secretary KP Shahab Ali Shah confirmed that the operation has had a positive impact on law and order. He added that anti-terror actions will continue and emphasized that the success reflects the effective coordination of Pakistan’s security forces.
