FROM DECLINE TO REVIVAL:ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TTP’S STRENGTHENING ON REGIONAL STABILITY IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN

Abstract

The resurgence of terrorism in Pakistan, particularly the reemergence of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), poses a significant threat to regional and national security and stability. The article aims to examine the impacts of the TTP’s resurgence and evaluate the government’s counterterrorism strategies. This article propose a comprehensive framework to tackle the escalating threat. The study’s issue stems from the escalating militant actions in KP, leading to deteriorating security conditions and the displacement of the local population. Understanding the reasons that contributed to the resurgence of the TTP is essential for devising effective counterstrategies. The article is significant since it provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving security landscape and policy recommendations to enhance Pakistan’s counterterrorism framework. The research employs a qualitative methodology, using secondary sources, including government documents, academic articles, and expert evaluations. The article asserts that political instability, inadequate governance, and cross-border factors drive the resurgence of the TTP in KP. Although military operations have achieved short-term success, the absence of a coherent counterterrorism plan remains a substantial obstacle to long-term stability.