Pakistan’s Cross-Border Strikes Expose the Persistent Threat of Afghanistan-Based Militants

In a stark demonstration of the dangerous vacuum left unchecked along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, Pakistan launched precision strikes against militant hideouts just days after devastating suicide bombings killed Pakistani soldiers and civilians. This is not an isolated event but part of a broader pattern of cross-border terrorism that threatens both regional security and America’s long-term interests. Why are these militant sanctuaries still allowed to fester? Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar revealed that seven camps linked to the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliates connected to ISIS were targeted in “intelligence-based” operations. This comes amid rising violence including a suicide bombing in...