Pakistan, April 21 -- It has become a pattern that whenever our economy begins to demonstrate signs of progress and life, terrorists will strike here and there, often targeting those linked to the development of the country. The pattern has become visible in recent months and casts a chilling shadow over the nation's hard-won progress.

On Friday, terrorists targeted a vehicle carrying Japanese in Karachi, claiming the life of their guard. Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased guard. Data tells that the targets are clear: foreigners, security personnel, politicians and religious leaders. It seems the enemies of peace and prosperity are determined to derail Pakistan's journey towards development. Before Karachi, terrorists struc...