Militant attacks rose sharply during the week of April 4–10 following the end of TTP’s Eid
ceasefire, with 16 incidents killing 15 (including six security personnel) and injuring six. Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa was hit hardest (seven attacks), followed by Balochistan and former FATA (four
each), and Punjab (one). Tactics included assaults, targeted killings, IED blasts, and a kidnapping.
Security forces responded with intensified operations, killing 18 militants and foiling multiple
plots, including defusing a 15kg bomb.
TTP increased its propaganda efforts to reinforce its image as Pakistan’s leading jihadi
force, releasing multiple battlefield videos, ideological content, and a women-focused
publication. As part of its ongoing Operation Khandaq, TTP showcased claimed attacks in South
Waziristan, Peshawar, and Khyber, portraying tactical success and reach across both tribal and
urban areas. Two new groups from Bannu and FR Peshawar pledged allegiance to TTP’s emir.
Meanwhile, the release of Banat-e-Khadija tul Kubra, its Urdu-language women’s magazine,
reinforced TTP’s efforts to integrate women into its ideological framework, promoting their roles
as ideological nurturers, educators, and supporters of jihad. Through these outreach strategies,
TTP seeks to sustain recruitment, project influence, and embed its ideology within both militant
ranks and households.
A National Ulama Conference in Islamabad, organized by Majlis Ittihad-e-Ummat and
backed by JUI-F, declared jihad against Israel obligatory for Muslims amid Gaza violence, blaming
the U.S. and allies for complicity. Scholars condemned rebellion against Muslim states as unIslamic and supported Pakistan’s military actions against militants. The conference proposed
diplomatic and advocacy steps—cutting ties with Israel, organizing protests, and declaring a
national day of solidarity—warning Muslim leaders that inaction equals complicity in genocide.
NACTA’s Board approved the creation of the National Intelligence Fusion and Threat
Assessment Centre (NIFTAC), reviving the defunct Joint Intelligence Directorate to improve interagency coordination. Interior Minister Naqvi also announced Provincial Intelligence Fusion
Centres (PIFTACs) for regional intelligence sharing. However, concerns remain over effectiveness
due to NACTA’s lack of operational autonomy, raising doubts whether these reforms will
overcome previous institutional shortcomings.
Balochistan remained volatile as BNP-M-led protests faced government restrictions on
entering Quetta, triggering strikes and roadblocks. Nationalist groups condemned security
policies and refugee deportations. Talks occurred between Dr. Abdul Malik and Nawaz Sharif,
who promised to mediate. Meanwhile, the military warned of firm action against political actors
exploiting unrest and stressed the role of district coordination committees and full
implementation of the National Action Plan.
Pakistan began the third phase of Afghan repatriation, targeting PoR cardholders after
deporting undocumented and Afghan Citizen Card holders. With over 857,000 repatriated, the
government defended the move on national security grounds, citing Afghan refugee links to crime and militancy. Though officials claim the process is dignified with proper facilities, Pashtun
nationalist parties in Balochistan have fiercely opposed it and called for an immediate halt.
The Supreme Court ordered ATCs to conclude May 9 violence cases in four months and
submit fortnightly reports. The directive, led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, came during a Punjab
prosecutor’s plea. The court noted four deaths, 157 injuries (including 152 police), Rs197.4
million in damages, and over 35,000 people booked—11,367 arrested and 24,000 still at large.
With 307 challans and 28 witness statements submitted, the politically sensitive cases involve
many PTI figures. Meanwhile, a separate SC bench continues to deliberate on the legality of
military trials for civilians.
At a UNSC meeting, Pakistani diplomat Syed Atif Raza urged global action to stop modern
weapons reaching terror groups like TTP and BLA, blaming Afghan safe havens and suggesting
Indian support. A Small Arms Survey report confirmed continued access to Soviet, NATO, and
Afghan forces’ abandoned weapons, despite partial Taliban crackdowns. Trafficking persists
through cross-border networks, some involving Taliban officials. Pakistan’s envoy Muhammad
Sadiq Khan warned that Kabul’s failure to curb cross-border terrorism may jeopardize bilateral
ties. Despite global inaction, sustained international pressure could still push the Taliban to act.
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