PAKISTAN'S ACTION AGAINST TERRORIST GROUPS -IS IT SINCERE OR A COMPLETE SHAM?

摘要

Pakistan's latest clampdown appears to be superficial, only to satisfy international stakeholders such as the US government and the FATF. In judging Pakistan's action on terrorist groups, its past actions have to be factored in to understand if it is sincere. Pakistan has been using these terrorist groups and likes of Sajid Mir and Muzammil as strategic assets only to make them as expendable assets later, when facing reprimands for non-compliance on terrorism issues, which is not uncommon for Pakistan. On the other hand, this presents the Indian policy planners with the raison d'etat to impress upon the FATF and the international players to retain Pakistan in the 'Grey List' till it walks the talk.