Hassan Ahmad
Issue of cross-border terrorism in Pakistan is very complicated. Two brands of terrorist groups are active in Pakistan – ethnically charged separatists and religiously motivated fanatics. While banning both terrorist groups , state authorities have titled them “Fitna -e- Hindustan” and “Fitna-e- Khwarij” respectively. Islamabad has absolute clarity that India is backing all anti-Pakistan outfits operating to destabilize the state . The land of Afghanistan has become a safe haven for terrorist groups hostile to Pakistan. Afghanistan is ruled by the Taliban interim government. Present ruling regime in Afghanistan is unelected and non-representative according to international norms.
Most countries have established contacts with the Taliban interim government to run certain affairs but none has yet recognized the arrangement as legitimate representative government. Some factions of the Afghan interim government are supporters and sympathizers of banned terrorist groups. This issue has become a source of conflict in Pak-Afghan bilateral relations.
The Modi regime is hell bent on destroying the Pakistan. The wound of the humiliating defeat of flop Operation Sindoor has not healed. Like a wounded snake, the Modi government and the BJP have spread their wings to strike back. Alarming surge in terrorist attacks in Balochistan and KP provinces is clear evidence of foreign support to banned outfits. India has a fabricated narrative of cross-border terrorism to justify its blatant aggression against Pakistan. The same baseless narrative was used in the Pahalgam false flag operation.
However, the blatant execution of the plan exposed the malice of the BJP government. Ironically, India continuously accuses Pakistan of cross-border terrorism to divert the attention from her own dark deeds. Various organizations created under the guise of human rights with Indian support are propagating against Pakistan . X-platform (formerly Twitter) is becoming a hub of anti-Pakistan ehetoric. Two fugitives have conducted suspicious ‘X-space’ a few days ago. One fugitive is a former court martialed army officer living in UK . While the other fugitive is a former spokesperson of ‘Fitna Khawarij’ (TTP) and an undisputed culprit involved in several terrorist attacks including APS Peshawar.
The recent collaboration between Adil Raja, a self-styled political commentator, and Ehsanullah Ehsan, the former spokesperson of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has raised serious concerns about an orchestrated disinformation campaign aimed at maligning Pakistan.
This partnership is seen as part of a broader strategy to destabilize Pakistan, with both individuals reportedly advancing an agenda supported by India’s intelligence agency, RAW. Ehsanullah Ehsan’s past as a TTP spokesperson and his involvement in terrorist attacks have made him a symbol of extremism.
His re-emergence in Indian media circles, alongside Adil Raja’s unsubstantiated allegations against the Pakistani state, perpetuates a narrative that undermines Pakistan’s efforts to combat terrorism.
The duo’s actions distort the narrative around Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts, which have been internationally recognized. By spreading misinformation, they have tried to discredit Pakistan’s security institutions and create confusion about the national stance on terrorism. Venomous nature of collaboration exacerbates regional tensions, particularly between Pakistan and India. By promoting a biased narrative, both fugitives have contributed to the perpetuation of conflict and instability in the region.Unchecked availability of ‘X’ platform to dubious characters like Ehsanullah Ehsan and Adil Raja inadvertently promoted radical ideologies and inspired others to engage in extremist activities. Pakistan has formally expressed concerns about the fugitive duo’s obnoxious conduct , considering it as part of a broader Indian backed strategy to destabilize the country.
The international community should be cautious of such narratives which distort the vision and divert the attention from real trouble spots. Extremist terror sponsor regime in India, pro-TTP factions of reluctant interim Taliban government in Kabul and venomous pair like Raja-Ehsan pose real challenges to the regional security. Western powers and platforms like ‘X’ should deal such matters with serious head on shoulders.
The writer is a student.
