A devastating blast in Razmak, North Waziristan, has resulted in the deaths of at least five Pashtuns and left more than 15 others critically injured. Razmak, a heavily militarized area with its entry and exit controlled by the Punjabi Pak military, has seen a recent surge in such incidents, which are part of a broader strategic game to justify ongoing security measures.
The blast in Razmak follows a recent incident where a young boy named Zia ur Rehman was killed by Pakistan Army personnel in Khadi village, North Waziristan. The Pakistan Army has conducted numerous extrajudicial killings and targeting of innocent civilians under the pretext of operations against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Al Qaeda.
The people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have experienced severe displacement, destruction of homes, and staged encounters, by the Punjabi Pak Army’s operations in the region. The military’s anti-terrorist strategy, which often involves extensive collateral damage, is disproportionately affecting civilians while failing to address the underlying issues.
The ongoing operations are merely a facade and that conditions for civilians are worsening, with terrorists continuing their activities despite the Pak military’s efforts.