I do wonder if this may be a watershed moment in Pakistan. For years there have been several different flavors of Taliban operating there. The Pakistan government and Army 'sort of' support the outfit operating in Kashmir as it furthers their political and territorial ambitions there. They also tolerate the outfit operating in Afghanistan. There is another 'Pakistan Taliban' that is indigenous to the country and is set on overthrowing the nominaly secular government.
It seems the politicians and various of the 'ruling class' won't admit to this and always try to deflect blame for their attacks elsewhere. Maybe this attack will finally make them realize what the Army have been telling them for years. That they need support in their efforts to root them out and that all the Taliban are interconnected. This attack is so utterly beyond the pale that it may finally persuade the government, most parties, the army and -who knows- even the secret service, to stamp these guys out once and for all.
However, If such a goal is attainable at this date I just don't know.
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