Terrorists must not be called 'militants': Tarar
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has criticized the use of the term 'militants' to describe terrorists, arguing it dilutes the severity of attacks. This statement follows a recent terrorist attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi, which the government attributes to foreign-backed actors.
Why it matters
The rhetoric highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan regarding cross-border security and the definition of state-sanctioned versus terrorist violence.
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The article focuses on government messaging and nationalist security narratives, reflecting the state's perspective on regional terrorism.
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