Lt Gen ® Raza Muhammad Khan (Defence Analyst): Our brave security forces are conducting counter terrorism operations with full zeal and commitment because countering terrorism is an issue of Pakistan’s national security for Pakistan. UN resolutions give us righty to counterterror strikes at safe havens and hideouts of terrorists beyond territorial boundaries. Whole world has recognized Pakistan’s diplomatic role in Mideast conflict. Now the international community and Gulf countries consider Pakistan as a reliable partner and a mediator. Pakistan has a comprehensive and solid defence pact with Saudi Arabia and I think that this pact will continue to bring peace and stability in the region and South Asia. Pakistan has also now laws to counter digital terrorism which are to counter the digital form of terrorism. Through digital terrorism adverse and hostile forces try to hit minds of youth. Pakistan has responded to terrorism in a befitting manner and it improved Pakistan’s defensive postures and deterrence strategy.

Brig. ® Waqar Hassan (Defence Analyst):Terrorists are now hitting soft targets like innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure. It shows defeated mentality of Indian NSA chief Ajit Deol who is in the back of terrorist organizations which are active inside Pakistan. Terrorists avoid countering police or armed forces but Pakistan will definitely eliminate Indian proxies. Common people must share information about presence of terrorists with security forces. Our political leadership must also claim responsibility in these test times. Terrorists want to spread chaos by targeting innocent civilians so they are targeting laborers and judicial staff members.