President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed serious concerns over the escalating threat of terrorism in Pakistan and the broader region, attributing part of the blame to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. According to Dawn, Zardari stated that the situation created by the Taliban is 'similar to or worse than pre-9/11,' highlighting the resurgence of terrorist organizations operating with impunity. This sentiment was echoed in ARY News, which reported on Zardari's condemnation of the Taliban for fostering conditions that threaten global peace. The recent suicide attack on an imambargah in Islamabad, which resulted in 36 deaths and over 160 injuries, has intensified these concerns, with the Islamic State claiming responsibility, as noted by Dawn.