Understanding The Rise Of Terrorism In Pakistan Ft. Ihsan Ghani | EP259

In this episode, we are joined by Ihsan Ghani, former Director General of the Intelligence Bureau and National Coordinator of NACTA, to discuss the rise of terrorism in Pakistan post-9/11. With decades of experience in counterterrorism, intelligence, and law enforcement, he provides deep insights into key events, including the Lal Masjid operation, the origins of the TTP, the Peshawar attack, and Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts like Operation Zarb-e-Azb. We also examine Pakistan’s evolving relationship with the Taliban, the impact of foreign policy decisions, and the growing influence of India in Afghanistan.

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00:00 Highlights
02:00 How 9/11 Changed Pakistan-U.S. Relations
07:00 Analyzing the Musharraf Era in Pakistan
10:40 Lal Masjid Operation: What Went Wrong?
19:00 The Origin & Ideology of TTP
24:30 Taliban, TTP & Pakistan’s Military Establishment
28:00 Where Pakistan’s Relationship with the Taliban Went Wrong
31:30 Peshawar Attack: What Did the Taliban Want?
34:30 Operation Zarb-e-Azb: Success or Failure?
44:00 Sub-Nationalist Movements vs. Terrorism: The Balochistan Conflict
48:30 Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations & India’s Growing Influence

Tune in for an in-depth discussion on Pakistan’s fight against terrorism, the lessons learned, and the road ahead.

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