Pakistan Claims To Foil Major Terror Ambush; Blames India To Mask Failure Of Munir Army | World News

Pakistan claimed to have prevented a major terrorist attack in Jhallar general area of ​​North Waziristan District on 24 October. Pakistan DG IPSR said that while they eliminated 25 terrorists in the encounter, five of their soldiers lost their lives. Ironically, as the country remains a breeding ground for extremist groups, the military establishment has once again sought to shift responsibility by blaming “Indian proxies” for the alleged conspiracy, without providing any verifiable evidence. Reports from the region suggest that the attack was planned by a local Pakistani militant group operating against the Pakistan Army, underscoring the deep internal fissures plaguing the state.

“On 24 October 2025, the Security Forces foiled a major terrorist incident and averted a potential catastrophic attack. Based on reported credible intelligence that the Harij of India’s Deputy Fitna al Harij was preparing a Vehicle-borne suicide bomber for a major terrorist activity, the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the general area of ​​Jhallar, North Waziristan District. During the execution of the operation, their Troops reached the khwarij area “He intervened effectively and through a sensitive and skilful intervention destroyed the vehicle prepared for the suicide attack and also eliminated three India-sponsored khwarij,” he said.

The statement further stated: “Clearance operation is being carried out by Pakistan Security Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies to eliminate other Indian-backed Kharjis in the region as a relentless Counter-Terrorism campaign under the vision of ‘Azm e Istehkam’ (As approved by the Federal Apex Committee of the National Action Plan) to eliminate the menace of foreign-backed and sponsored terrorism from the country and such sacrifices.” will continue at full speed. “Brave soldiers make our determination even stronger.”

But this narrative fits a familiar pattern in Pakistan’s domestic information campaigns. Faced with growing discontent in the country, the military establishment under the leadership of Army Commander General Asim Munir increasingly turned to defining the civil unrest as the product of “foreign-sponsored terrorism”. Analysts say this strategy allows the military to deflect public anger from its own failures and legitimizes ongoing crackdowns in regions such as Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In the last two years, Pakistan’s internal security situation has deteriorated sharply. Dozens of attacks targeting security forces have been carried out by local insurgent and extremist groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch militant outfits. The army’s failure to prevent these threats despite heavy operations cost the lives of hundreds of soldiers. Reports also show that resentment towards Munir’s leadership is growing within the ranks as morale drops and field losses increase.

General Munir’s tenure was marked by widening gaps between the military and civilians, with protests over disappearances, extrajudicial killings and suppression of political opposition. Critics argue that rather than addressing these grievances or reforming counterterrorism policy, the military continues to invoke India as a convenient scapegoat to maintain control of the domestic narrative.

This trend is not new. From claims that multiple Indian jets were shot down during Operation Sindoor to repeated accusations, without substantiated evidence, that “Indian proxies” are behind every insurgent group operating in Pakistan, ISPR’s communications increasingly serve as a tool for narrative management rather than factual reporting. The latest claim from North Waziristan follows the same scenario; It dramatizes internal security failures while trying to portray Pakistan as a constant victim of foreign interference.

India has consistently denied these allegations, citing Pakistan’s history of nurturing militant networks that it is now trying to contain. As internal instability increases and public trust in the military declines, the deflection and denial model may no longer be sufficient. General Munir’s leadership faces a growing credibility crisis that cannot be resolved through press releases or propaganda alone.