Security sharply deteriorated in Pakistan in July

Pakistan is currently facing a sharp deterioration in internal security. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

July 2025 will go down in history as the bloodiest period in recent years. In just July, 82 security personnel, including three majors, were killed as a result of attacks and kidnappings in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.

These regions have long been centers of separatist violence and Islamic militancy. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch separatist groups are intensifying their activities and coordinating attacks against the security system.

As a result, especially in the western provinces, the activities of law enforcement agencies are slowing down. In some areas, curfews have been imposed, and even "no-go" zones have emerged for the military.

The Pakistan Army is currently fighting a dispersed threat known as a bilateral insurgency. Since 2021, the TTP has continued its attacks in the XP region, while Baloch separatists have launched major attacks in Balochistan, targeting high-ranking military officials.

In recent weeks, several majors have been killed, indicating an increase in the level of intelligence and strategic coordination among these militants. Additionally, the kidnapping of seven police officers in South Waziristan indicates that the TTP is also penetrating tribal areas.

The movement of security forces in these regions is limited. Some areas in Mastung, Awaran, Kalat, Quetta, and XP provinces have become no-go zones for the military.

Although curfews have been imposed here, the military is hesitant to enter certain areas due to the threat of explosive devices. The term "no-go zone" has now become not just a phrase but a practical reality.

To understand the current unrest in Pakistan, it is necessary to review strategic decisions made over the last 50 years. Since the 1970s, Pakistan's military elites have been supporting Islamic militant groups in Afghanistan.

This policy continued after 2001, and the Taliban's return to power in 2021 gave a significant boost to the TTP. Now the TTP operates almost freely along the Durand Line.

The once-supported Islamic ideology now poses a threat to Pakistan. Balochistan province has been in the grip of conflicts for many years.

In recent months, conflicts have sharply intensified. Baloch militants are increasing attacks against the military using modern weapons and tactics.

The deaths of three majors in July raised concerns within the army. Attacks are no longer limited to mountainous areas but are also penetrating urban and semi-urban areas.

Local discontent is growing, with the military often being perceived as an occupying force. This expands the scope of radicalization and insurgency, while the government responds with force, further worsening the situation.

The current situation in Pakistan serves as a warning lesson for Bangladesh. Political changes and an increase in extremist activities are anticipated in Bangladesh in 2024.

If this is not controlled, Bangladesh could face a crisis similar to that of Pakistan. Historically, Bangladesh has pursued a strict policy against violent Islamism, but recent changes are strengthening extremist forces.

The crisis in Pakistan illustrates how ideological extremism threatens state security. July 2025 marks a significant turning point in Pakistan's internal security history.

The high number of casualties, the imposition of curfews, and the transformation of vast areas into no-go zones even for the military indicate that the country is in deep crisis