Pakistan’s senior leadership has issued a strong call for political unity and coordinated national action as militant violence intensifies in the country’s sensitive border provinces, raising concerns over public safety, economic stability, and regional security. Speaking in Lahore, Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, warned that militant activity is escalating in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with security incidents now occurring on an almost daily basis. He described the security environment as increasingly complex and stressed the urgent need for strengthened collaboration among political leaders, security institutions, and provincial authorities.
“While our police and security forces continue to demonstrate resilience and professionalism, counterterrorism efforts cannot achieve lasting success without unified political support and cohesive national strategy,” Naqvi stated. He commended provincial police forces for their frontline role in confronting militant threats but emphasized that operational gains must be reinforced by political consensus and institutional coordination.
Addressing developments in Balochistan, the Interior Minister described the situation as equally troubling. He warned that attempts to incite unrest through digital platforms and misinformation campaigns pose an additional challenge to national stability. According to Naqvi, such tactics are designed to exploit local grievances and undermine state institutions.
The minister’s remarks follow a deadly car bomb attack in Bajaur district, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which resulted in the deaths of security personnel and a child. The attack was later claimed by Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a militant organization responsible for numerous attacks targeting security forces and civilians across the country.
In a related development, Jam Kamal Khan, Pakistan’s Minister of Trade and Commerce, underscored the economic implications of ongoing instability. He stated that Pakistan will not reopen trade routes or normalize commercial engagement unless concrete and verifiable action is taken to prevent militant groups from operating across the border.
Khan emphasized that the elimination of militant safe havens remains a non-negotiable precondition for restoring bilateral trade with Afghanistan. “Security is the foundation of sustainable economic cooperation,” he noted, adding that future commercial ties depend on measurable progress in counterterrorism efforts.
Officials and analysts warn that persistent instability in frontier regions threatens not only public safety but also economic recovery, investor confidence, and cross-border commerce. Continued violence places mounting pressure on federal and provincial authorities to reinforce security frameworks and pursue a coordinated national response.
The Government of Pakistan reiterated its commitment to safeguarding citizens, strengthening counterterrorism operations, and working with relevant stakeholders to restore order and stability in affected provinces.
