The Awami National Party voiced on Monday its opposition to the Azm-e-Istehkam, declaring the operation unacceptable under any circumstances. During a media briefing, ANP leader Mian Iftikhar stated that the roots of terrorism lie in Punjab, expressing serious reservations about the decision to launch Operation Istehkam Pakistan.
Mian emphasized that the ANP has conveyed its concerns to the governor. He criticized the operation as a unilateral decision, noting a lack of trust in both negotiations and military actions among the people. He questioned whose directive General Faiz initiated negotiations and how 40,000 terrorists infiltrated the country.
