image sourced from original article at Pakistan is facing severe internal turmoil as violent clashes erupt in Muridke, a city long associated with militant activity. The government has launched a sweeping crackdown on Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, detaining thousands, sealing mosques, and moving to ban the party after protests turned deadly. This escalation comes just weeks after Indian forces targeted terror hubs in Muridke during Operation Sindoor, highlighting the city's ongoing significance in regional security.
The unrest exposes the consequences of Pakistan's decades-long policy of supporting militant groups for strategic gain. Now, the country is battling multiple insurgencies from groups it once nurtured, with violence surging across its western frontier and Balochistan. Security forces have suffered heavy losses, and public trust is eroding amid reports of civilian casualties and enforced disappearances.
As authorities struggle to contain the chaos, the crisis underscores warnings long issued by India and other nations: Pakistan's strategy of fostering extremism has backfired, leaving the state at war with itself. The legacy of these choices now threatens Pakistan's stability more than any external adversary.
