Recent bomb blast reveals toxic consequences of Pakistan’s dance with terrorism

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: After the recent bomb explosion that shook a rally in Pakistan, the lethal consequences of nurturing terrorism have come under the spotlight again. These horrifying incidents of violence, including the recent suicide bombing in the Peshawar market, which claimed the lives of more than 56 people and wounded nearly 200, have shown Pakistan the chaotic result of being a terrorism well-wisher, according to a report in Khalsa Vox.

Hospitable environment for terrorists

The Islamic State Khorasan (ISKP), a banned terrorist organisation, was swift to claim responsibility for the atrocity. It was like tasting its own dish for Pakistan, as the country has long been a hospitable environment for terrorists, observed the Khalsa Vox report. As per the publication, despite the limited resistance from the Pakistani Government, these terrorist organisations continue to succeed in their heinous crimes with chilling ease.

Accusations of Pakistan’s intelligence agencies covertly supporting such groups have added to the public’s dismay. The Government’s reluctance to deal with these malevolent entities has given rise to a breeding ground of terror that has only harmed the nation.

In the words of Hillary Clinton, “If you have snakes in your backyard, they won’t just bite your neighbours.” Terrorism, too, follows the same chilling principle. Should Pakistan continue to be a sanctuary for terrorists, they will eventually turn their fangs on their host. The recent bombings are but the latest cruel reminder of this imminent danger.

Terror not only threats security

The ripple effects of nurturing terror are not just security threats; they have started claiming the social and economic development of the country, whose economy despite a bailout by the International Monetary Fund, continues to remain in shambles. Pakistan must cut off all its support and backing for terrorism and dedicate itself to bringing the culprits of these heinous crimes to justice, the Khalsa Vox report.

Likewise, rampant terrorism threatens to dismantle Pakistan’s political stability. When a government fails to shield its citizens from violence, it creates a fertile ground for extremist groups to grow and seize power, claimed Khalsa Vox. The recent blast in Pakistan has sounded a blaring siren that the nation cannot afford to ignore anymore, sums up the Khalsa Vox report.

It’s now no longer about other countries, it’s about the security of the Pakistani people and their future. Now, it’s urgent for the Pakistani Government to curb the flourishing terror and work for stability and peace. (With Input ANI)