Militant Strike on Police Compound in Kohat Exposes Counter‑terror Gaps

Security experts observe that the Kohat incident revealed critical gaps in Pakistan's counter‑terror framework. Despite long‑standing accusations that Afghanistan’s Taliban provides safe haven to the Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the militants managed to infiltrate a high‑security zone with relative ease. The failure to detect and thwart the operation before it unfolded has prompted calls for a comprehensive review of intelligence sharing, local force capabilities, and the strategic relationship between militant factions across the border.