Due to the unstable government of Pakistan, its army had to become the nucleus of its nation. Its military also intervened and took control of the government to get rid of the corrupt leadership. During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s, over three million Afghans fled to Pakistan. This led Pakistan to covertly provide military support to the Mujahideen, while at the same time receiving aid from the United States. Since the start of the war on terrorism, Pakistan has played a major role in attempting to target Taliban leaders in neighboring Afghanistan. This has impacted the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan as Taliban fighters seek safe haven in Pakistan trying to escape drone attacks, which end up following them into Pakistan and complicating relations with local tribes and their government . Pakistan has also been on the brink of war with India due to guerrilla tactics used by Muslim militants to disrupt India. The war on terrorism has resulted in the deaths of over 50,000 civilians and the loss of many lives. The military has also suffered many casualties from the war on terrorism, more than any other