In a firm and unambiguous statement, Pakistan’s Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has officially closed all doors of negotiation with the Afghan Taliban and their affiliated terror proxies. The declaration marks a decisive shift in Pakistan’s counterterrorism strategy, emphasizing that there will be absolutely no dialogue with groups responsible for violence and instability. The military has announced the brutal second phase of Operation GLH (likely a reference to ongoing counterterrorism operations), vowing to strike every terrorist hideout without exception, regardless of propaganda campaigns by RAW (India’s external intelligence agency) or GDI (presumably a reference to other hostile intelligence outfits). The statement underscores Pakistan’s resolve to crush FAH and FAK—designated terrorist factions—through relentless kinetic action. This hardline stance reflects a broader national consensus that past negotiation attempts have only emboldened militants, and that only decisive military force can restore lasting peace. In my opinion, this approach is both necessary and overdue. While dialogue can be a tool for resolution, it has repeatedly failed with groups that reject the state’s writ. Pakistan’s security forces must now demonstrate unwavering commitment to this policy, ensuring that intelligence-driven operations dismantle terrorist networks completely. The success of this phase will depend on political unity, public support, and international cooperation to cut off external funding and safe havens. The message is clear: there will be no more talks—only action.