This redefined policy parameter must get a shot in the arm by choreographing all necessary muscles to defeat terrorism. Pakistan has been a victim of geography, and upheavals in its western neighbourhood, especially, had pushed it to the brink. The COAS’ words were luckily resonated from Afghanistan as the Afghan Taliban supreme leader warned fighters against launching attacks outside the war-torn country. The Defence Ministry in Kabul issued a dictum saying that “fighting outside Afghanistan is not religiously sanctioned” and will not be tolerated. Like Opinion & Editorial on Facebook, follow @ETOpEd on Twitter to receive all updates on all our daily pieces.