Pakistan's counterterrorism approach conflates political dissent with militancy, fueling unrest

Pakistan's government is increasingly labeling political opposition and grievances in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan as terrorism, a strategy that has failed to address root causes and may be exacerbating instability. The piece argues this approach is counterproductive, though it reflects a broader pattern of securitizing dissent. The claim is an analytical opinion piece, not a confirmed event.