EDITORIAL: The International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, commemorated on August 21, was a painful reminder of the enormous price Pakistan has paid in the fight against terrorism. The Foreign Office (FO) marked the occasion by drawing attention to the grim fact that more than 90,000 Pakistanis have lost their lives and that the country has suffered economic losses exceeding $150 billion in this struggle. Behind these appalling figures are families that have lost loved ones, communities that have endured fear and displacement, and generations whose social and economic progress has been disrupted. The FO’s reference to 2025 as one of the deadliest years in more than a decade is particularly alarming. The continuing loss of civilians, security personnel, women and children underscores the stark fact that terrorism remains a serious threat to Pakistan’s peace and stability. At the same time, the issue requires a balanced and evidence-based approach. Cross-border militancy, financing, recruitment and the use of foreign sanctuaries are serious concerns that demand effective diplomacy, intelligence-sharing and international cooperation. Pakistan must cont
