Operation Ghazab Lil Haq (Pakistan - Afghanistan War)

[Blain2]

Interesting, so in your opinion we are not going after the brains of TTP/BLA, the actual perpetrators of terrorism in Pakistan? I actually didnt mention TTA, my specific query was about TTP/BLA. I think you misunderstood.

BLA/TTP leaders may be targets of opportunity but that does not look to be the entire goal. Pakistan is interested in degrading the military and logistical capabilities of the Taliban to retard the conduct and support of terrorism inside of Pakistan.

Eliminating leaders in hydra-headed organizations causes limited disruptions as they quickly assign new leaders. This is not to say that Pakistan will not take on the leaders if found.

I see the Taliban military degradation as a short-medium term approach. For long-term, maybe those in the know are wondering if a weakened Taliban can be dealt with more easily than a new set up. Coming days will tell more.

 

[Burhaan7487]

This is quite a good view of how Pakistan is viewing this conflict from a strategic standpoint.

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.

Accept third party cookies

During this discussion, Ambassador Durrani examines:• The resurgence of TTP and cross-border militancy• Pakistan’s security challenges after the Taliban takeover• The internal dynamics of the Taliban leadership in Kabul and Kandahar• The role of regional actors including China and Russia• The geopolitical interests of India in Afghanistan• The possibility of negotiations or escalation in Pakistan-Afghanistan relations• Future scenarios for regional stability and counter-terrorismAmbassador Durrani also discusses how Afghanistan’s internal governance challenges, militant networks, and regional rivalries could shape the future of security in South and Central Asia.

 

[CynicalPakistaniCritic]

BLA/TTP leaders may be targets of opportunity but that does not look to be the entire goal. Pakistan is interested in degrading the military and logistical capabilities of the Taliban from conducting and supporting terrorism inside of Pakistan.

Eliminating leaders in hydra-headed organizations causes limited disruptions as they quickly assign new leaders. This is not to say that Pakistan will not take on the leaders if found.

I see the Taliban military degradation as a short-medium term approach. For long-term, maybe those in the know are wondering if a weakened Taliban can be dealt with more easily than a new set up. Coming days will tell more.

A weakened and humiliated Taliban with a destroyed military capacity may be in Pakistan's interests over a new regime. Kill at least one well known leader to embarrass them like Akhunzada or Mullah Yaqoob.

Keep the regime unrecognised globally, isolated, poor --- so we can strike anywhere at will.

But the Northern areas should be de-facto autonomous by local militias under Tajiks or other ethnics to encircle the Taliban.

 

[Master Chief]

Economic conditions are not prudent, recent petrol prices hikes means continued airstrikes would be incredibly unpopular.

I suppose it may be as simple as this. A real shame in any event.

 

[Taimoor]

BLA/TTP leaders may be targets of opportunity but that does not look to be the entire goal. Pakistan is interested in degrading the military and logistical capabilities of the Taliban to retard the conduct and support of terrorism inside of Pakistan.

Eliminating leaders in hydra-headed organizations causes limited disruptions as they quickly assign new leaders. This is not to say that Pakistan will not take on the leaders if found.

I see the Taliban military degradation as a short-medium term approach. For long-term, maybe those in the know are wondering if a weakened Taliban can be dealt with more easily than a new set up. Coming days will tell more.

TTP/BLA problem goes way back before TTA coming back to power after withdrawal. It goes against the logic of pounding TTA and then expect it will somehow resolve the TTP/BLA problem.

What I found rather interesting that throughout this campaign, the focus was TTA, not TTP/BLA. Which then brings the question, is it really about what is stated in public. We all know, Muneer regime is neck deep in pleasing the US administration for their acceptance, and we all know how America wanted its arms back and degrade the TTA.

Not giving TTP/BLA the same love , its not that strange if looked into this context.

 

[Hopefully Pessimistic]

TTP/BLA problem goes way back before TTA coming back to power after withdrawal. It goes against the logic of pounding TTA and then expect it will somehow resolve the TTP/BLA problem.

What I found rather interesting that throughout this campaign, the focus was TTA, not TTP/BLA. Which then brings the question, is it really about what is stated in public. We all know, Muneer regime is neck deep in pleasing the US administration for their acceptance, and we all know how America wanted its arms back and degrade the TTA.

Not giving TTP/BLA the same love , its not that strange if looked into this context.

The opening strikes that started this conflict hit TTP camps and throughout the conflict the strikes in adjacent regions like Kunar were all TTP associated madrassas and training grounds.

TTA became a target because it is obvious for anyone to see that they are not only being harboured but strengthened and seen as a part of the Afghan state in its expansionist agenda.

The Americans give the Taliban 40 million USD bi-weekly, I don't think they care at all about Taliban being weak, its an after thought.

 

[Hopefully Pessimistic]

A major suicide bombing struck a police building in Bannu and collapsed nearby homes, where the f*ck is the so-called hard state or the operation it launched???

The bastards are literally silent with zero explanations while the Taliban gets away with it. Pakistan is like a free-for-all punching bag. Any other country would see immediate cross border strikes after something like that while they pretend everything is okay.

 

[hasssanali8998]

A major suicide bombing struck a police building in Bannu and collapsed nearby homes, where the f*ck is the so-called hard state or the operation it launched???

The bastards are literally silent with zero explanations while the Taliban gets away with it. Pakistan is like a free-for-all punching bag. Any other country would see immediate cross border strikes after something like that while they pretend everything is okay.

5 bodies have been recovered that include three woman and a child in the vicinity. 4 policemen have also been injured in the explosion. Rescue efforts are underway in Bannu after the suicide bombing.

 

[hasssanali8998]

Dr. Naqeeb, along with his two sons and one daughter, has embraced martyrdom in this attack.

5 deaths, 13 Injured.

 

[Distant_Observer]

The opening strikes that started this conflict hit TTP camps and throughout the conflict the strikes in adjacent regions like Kunar were all TTP associated madrassas and training grounds.

TTA became a target because it is obvious for anyone to see that they are not only being harboured but strengthened and seen as a part of the Afghan state in its expansionist agenda.

The Americans give the Taliban 40 million USD bi-weekly, I don't think they care at all about Taliban being weak, its an after thought.

Afghanistan was bombed very heavily in the first 5 days.

But leaders of BLA and TTP are still alive?

taliban leaders who work with them are still alive?

How could you possibly consider an operation completed without trying to take them out. ISI and moles should be on ground to give us visuals after they are dead and present it to the public.

 

[hasssanali8998]

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

This is quite a good view of how Pakistan is viewing this conflict from a strategic standpoint.
• Future scenarios for regional stability and counter-terrorismAmbassador Durrani also discusses how Afghanistan’s internal governance challenges, militant networks, and regional rivalries could shape the future of security in South and Central Asia.

+ West Asia + Muslim Africa + Muslim Far East....

It's like getting ready for post "Pax Americana*" Empire.....

*Whatever goes up needs to go down.

 

[ACE OF HEARTS]

You need a network [ Inside Afghanistan ] to fight a network [ TTP / TTA / BLA etc ]

 

[hasssanali8998]

the focus was TTA

because we are not differentiating anymore , u read our press relases we are treating TTA and TTP same
which they are

its not that strange if looked into this context.

nah man its insanity
also if we start striking bla and ttp will u stomach the collateral because they all live in houses with their families .
i can ,i dont give a shit they already kill our civilians
u guys legit fell for the worst propaganda i have ever seen .
so instaead of striking those soft targets , we started with the biggest targets ones thet left no chance of collateral becauss they were military bases

and if u have forgotten tta were the ones killing our jawans at the border .

 

[Distant_Observer]

You need a network [ Inside Afghanistan ] to fight a network [ TTP / TTA / BLA etc ]

They need to move the FC back and bring in the infantry for a ground invasion.

For a permanent buffer zone which will become UN accredited with Pakistani UN peacekeeping troops helping to keep the peace.

The goal of the invasion will be capturing Kabul, complete sweep of all military sites, training camps, depots and fall of taliban regime.

This is how Afghanistan can be remodelled to finally becoming a peaceful neighbor.