Pakistan to Build ‘Consensus’ Before Operation Against Militants

Faseeh Mangi

June 25, 2024 at 2:35 a.m.·1 min read

(Bloomberg) -- Pakistan’s government is making efforts to build a nationwide “consensus” before it launches a new military operation against militants, the defense minister said, a move that comes after China showed concerns following attacks on its projects in the South Asian country.

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