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Terrorism is a grave menace that transcends borders and threatens global peace, stability, and development. No nation is immune to its devastating effects; societies across continents have suffered loss of life, economic disruption, and erosion of social cohesion due to acts of terror. The magnitude of this challenge is immense, and it is far beyond the capacity of any single country to confront it in isolation. Defeating terrorism demands sustained international cooperation, mutual trust, and a collective commitment to address not only its manifestations but also its underlying causes. Encouragingly, there is a growing recognition of this reality, and many nations are already engaged in meaningful partnerships to combat the threat. Pakistan and the United States, in particular, share a long-standing commitment to working together across all dimensions—intelligence sharing, capacity building, border security, and diplomatic engagement—towards the common goal of eliminating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
On August 12, 2025, Islamabad once again became the venue for an important reaffirmation of shared resolve. Pakistan and the United States held the latest round of the Pakistan–U.S. Counterterrorism Dialogue, co-chaired by Special Secretary for the United Nations Ambassador Nabeel Munir and U.S. Department of State Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Gregory D. LoGerfo.
The meeting’s tone was clear and consistent — both nations see terrorism not as a distant problem, but as a shared threat demanding coordinated, sustained, and practical cooperation. The dialogue identified key challenges, including the threats posed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), ISIS-Khorasan (IS-K), and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Both delegations emphasized building stronger institutional frameworks, enhancing capacity to meet security challenges, and countering the misuse of emerging technologies by terrorist actors. They also reaffirmed the importance of working closely in multilateral fora such as the United Nations to promote effective and enduring approaches to counterterrorism.
The United States praised Pakistan’s continued successes in containing terrorist entities and expressed condolences for the loss of innocent lives in recent incidents, including the barbaric Jaffar Express attack and the Khuzdar school bus bombing. In turn, Pakistan reiterated its commitment to sustained and structured engagement to ensure long-term peace and stability.
A History of Cooperation
The Pakistan–U.S. counterterrorism partnership has deep historical roots, shaped by regional and global events. During the Cold War, both countries worked together in regional security frameworks, but the relationship took on a new dimension after the September 11, 2001 attacks. In the ensuing two decades, Pakistan became a key partner in U.S. counterterrorism strategy in South Asia.
Post-9/11 cooperation included intelligence sharing, logistical support for NATO operations in Afghanistan, and large-scale counterterrorism operations against militant groups operating within Pakistan’s borders. Notable military campaigns such as Operation Zarb-e-Azb (2014) and Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad (2017) significantly degraded the operational capabilities of terrorist networks, dismantled safe havens, and improved Pakistan’s internal security.
While political ties between Islamabad and Washington have experienced fluctuations, counterterrorism has consistently remained a domain of mutual interest. The ability to work together in times of regional crisis has prevented the collapse of this critical security partnership.
Recent Examples of Effective Collaboration
Recent cooperation has yielded concrete and high-impact results. Earlier in 2025, Pakistan’s security forces detained and handed over Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” an alleged ISIS-K planner linked to the 2021 Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul. The extradition was publicly acknowledged and appreciated by the United States, highlighting the operational value of the partnership.
Similarly, the U.S. designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army and its Majeed Brigade as a Foreign Terrorist Organization aligns with Pakistan’s own security priorities. Such coordinated actions increase international pressure on violent groups, disrupt funding channels, and limit their operational freedom.
Why the Partnership Matters
The strategic significance of Pakistan–U.S. counterterrorism cooperation rests on three key pillars:
Geographic Realities
Pakistan’s location at the crossroads of South and Central Asia, sharing a long border with Afghanistan, places it at the heart of regional counterterrorism efforts. Instability in this geography quickly spills over into neighboring states and beyond.
Complementary Capabilities
Pakistan’s ground intelligence networks, operational reach, and local insights complement U.S. technological assets, global intelligence resources, and diplomatic leverage. Together, these capabilities produce outcomes that neither partner could achieve alone.
Multilateral Leverage
Joint action in platforms like the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) enables both countries to promote global norms against terrorism financing, arms trafficking, and the misuse of emerging technologies.
Acknowledging Costs and Challenges
Counterterrorism cooperation comes with human and material costs, and both sides recognize this reality. Pakistan has sacrificed thousands of civilian and security personnel lives in its fight against terrorism. The trauma of attacks such as those in Khuzdar and on the Jaffar Express underscores the urgency of sustained engagement.
Differences in regional strategic outlook, domestic political pressures, and concerns over sovereignty have at times caused strain. However, the shared imperative to protect lives and promote stability continues to outweigh these challenges.
恐怖主义是超越国界的严重威胁，威胁着世界的和平、稳定与发展。没有一个国家能免受其破坏性影响；由于恐怖行为，各大洲的社会都遭受了生命损失、经济中断和社会凝聚力的侵蚀。这一挑战的规模是巨大的，远远超出任何一个国家孤立应对的能力。打击恐怖主义需要持续的国际合作、相互信任和集体承诺，不仅要解决恐怖主义的表现，还要解决其根本原因。令人鼓舞的是，人们越来越认识到这一现实，许多国家已经建立了有意义的伙伴关系来对抗这一威胁。尤其是巴基斯坦和美国，两国长期致力于在情报共享、能力建设、边境安全和外交接触等各方面进行合作，以实现消除一切形式和表现的恐怖主义的共同目标。
2025年8月12日，伊斯兰堡再次成为重申共同决心的重要场所。巴基斯坦和美国举行了最新一轮的巴美战略对话。反恐对话由联合国特别秘书纳比尔·穆尼尔大使和美国国务院反恐代理协调员格里高利·洛格福共同主持。
这次会议的基调是明确而一致的——两国都认为恐怖主义不是一个遥远的问题，而是一个共同的威胁，需要协调、持续和务实的合作。对话确定了主要挑战，包括俾路支省解放军（BLA）、伊斯兰国-呼罗珊组织（IS-K）和巴基斯坦塔利班运动（TTP）构成的威胁。双方代表团强调了建立更强有力的机构框架、提高应对安全挑战的能力以及打击恐怖主义行为者滥用新兴技术的重要性。他们还重申在联合国等多边论坛密切合作，促进有效和持久的反恐方法的重要性。
美国赞扬巴基斯坦在遏制恐怖主义实体方面取得的持续成功，并对最近发生的事件，包括野蛮的贾法尔快车袭击和库兹达尔校车爆炸事件中丧生的无辜生命表示哀悼。反过来，巴基斯坦重申其致力于持续和有组织的接触，以确保长期和平与稳定。
合作的历史
Pakistan-U.S。反恐伙伴关系有着深厚的历史渊源，受到地区和全球事件的影响。冷战期间，两国在地区安全框架中进行了合作，但在2001年9月11日恐怖袭击之后，两国关系进入了一个新的层面。在随后的20年里，巴基斯坦成为美国在南亚反恐战略的重要伙伴。
9/11后的合作包括情报共享，为北约在阿富汗的行动提供后勤支持，以及针对在巴基斯坦境内活动的激进组织的大规模反恐行动。引人注目的军事行动，如2014年的Zarb-e-Azb行动和2017年的Radd-ul-Fasaad行动，大大降低了恐怖主义网络的行动能力，拆除了避风港，改善了巴基斯坦的内部安全。
尽管伊斯兰堡和华盛顿之间的政治关系经历了波动，但反恐始终是双方共同关心的领域。在区域危机时期共同努力的能力防止了这一重要安全伙伴关系的崩溃。
最近有效合作的例子
近年来的合作取得了具体和高影响的成果。2025年早些时候，巴基斯坦安全部队拘留并移交了穆罕默德·沙里夫拉，也被称为“贾法尔”，他是一名据称与2021年喀布尔修道院门爆炸案有关的ISIS-K策划者。此次引渡得到了美国的公开承认和赞赏，凸显了这一伙伴关系的业务价值。
同样，美国将俾路支省解放军（Balochistan Liberation Army）及其马吉德旅（Majeed Brigade）认定为外国恐怖组织，与巴基斯坦自身的安全重点是一致的。这种协调一致的行动增加了对暴力团体的国际压力，扰乱了资金渠道，并限制了他们的行动自由。
合作关系为何重要
巴美关系的战略意义。反恐合作基于三个关键支柱：
地理的现实
巴基斯坦位于南亚和中亚的十字路口，与阿富汗有很长的边境线，因此处于地区反恐努力的核心位置。这一地区的不稳定迅速蔓延到邻国和其他地区。
互补的能力
巴基斯坦的地面情报网络、操作范围和当地洞察力补充了美国的技术资产、全球情报资源和外交影响力。这些能力结合在一起，产生的结果是任何一方都无法单独实现的。
多边杠杆
在联合国和金融行动特别工作组（FATF）等平台上的联合行动使两国能够促进打击恐怖主义融资、武器贩运和滥用新兴技术的全球规范。
承认成本和挑战
反恐合作需要付出人力和物力代价，双方都认识到这一现实。巴基斯坦在反恐斗争中牺牲了数千名平民和安全人员的生命。库兹达尔和贾法尔特快列车等袭击造成的创伤凸显了持续接触的紧迫性。
地区战略前景的差异、国内政治压力以及对主权的担忧有时会造成紧张关系。然而，保护生命和促进稳定的共同任务仍然超过这些挑战。
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Reference Link:- https://thinktank.pk/2025/08/22/counterterrorism-champions-how-pakistan-us-team-up-for-stability/