Pakistan, March 18 -- Pakistan today stands at a critical juncture. A renewed wave of terrorism has rekindled serious concerns about the nation's internal security. Incidents like the Jaffar Express hijacking serve as stark reminders that traditional responses to these challenges are no longer adequate. The resurgence of the Baloch separatist insurgency and the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) campaign have once again placed Pakistan's stability, security, and territorial integrity under severe strain. In this climate of heightened threat, the revival and full implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) has become not just necessary, but urgent.

The National Action Plan was first introduced in December 2014, following the horrific Ar...