Pakistan eyes new counterterror operations as security deteriorates

Government unveils plan after Chinese official warns future investment at risk

20240626 Police officers take position during a counter terrorism training session

Pakistani police officers take position during a counterterrorism training session. © Reuters

ADNAN AAMIR, Contributing writer

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan is planning to launch fresh counterterror operations as Beijing grows increasingly wary about investing in the country after deadly attacks on Chinese nationals and key economic projects.

But the plan, dubbed Operation Azm-i-Istehkam (Operation Resolve for Stability), is facing strong pushback from the political opposition, and there are few assurances that it will be enough to placate Pakistan's key investor.

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