The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has announced the launch of a spring military operation named “Khyber” against the Pakistan Army and government.
In an official statement, the TTP said its previous Al-Khandaq operations were successful, and under the Khyber operation, attacks on Pakistani forces will intensify.
Analysts note that multiple armed groups in Pakistan, particularly in areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan under Pakistani control, are actively fighting against the military. They warn that, in light of the Khyber operation, security conditions in Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could become extremely fragile, potentially leading the country toward civil conflict.
Military analyst Sarwar Niazi said:
“It’s not just the TTP; there are Baloch separatists, Pashtun fighters, political parties, and other groups. The Pakistani public is tired and dissatisfied with the military’s actions and wants the government to grant freedoms. In my view, Pakistan’s military establishment could collapse soon.”
Other analysts view the TTP’s Khyber operation and ongoing attacks under various group names as Pakistan’s internal problem, asserting that the generals and government should not blame other countries.
Political analyst Toryali Zazi said:
“The TTP’s announcement of the Khyber spring operations is Pakistan’s domestic issue and has nothing to do with us. Pakistan is a criminal state that has committed many crimes in our country over the past half-century. I have always said that Pakistan is a project of major powers, protecting their interests.”
Experts believe Pakistan is now experiencing the consequences of its own terrorist cultivation and destabilizing actions in the region and neighboring countries.
Political analyst Kamal Nasir Aslani added:
“The main point is that extremist groups were trained, supported, and motivated by Pakistan. Now that the country is entangled with these groups, it must bear the consequences.”
Previously, the Institute for Conflict and Security Studies in Islamabad reported that 2024 was a deadly year for Pakistan, with security incidents causing significant casualties. The report noted that casualties among Pakistan’s security forces increased by more than 25% compared to early 2023.
