- COAS reaffirms vow to crush terrorists in Balochistan with ‘unwavering support’ of nation and Baloch people
- Emphasizes Pakistan Army remains fully alert and prepared to respond decisively to any threat, saying future of Pakistan directly linked to a stable, prosperous Balochistan
- It is an open malicious act of terrorism waged on ‘our people, our progress, and our peace:’ Field Marshal
- We have concrete proof of India’s hand behind terrorist networks operating in Balochistan and these nefarious attempts of the enemy will fail: Gen Munir
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has reaffirmed the pledge to “crush” terrorists in Balochistan with the “unwavering support” of the “nation” and the “brave Baloch people,” said that “Indian sponsored proxy war” is no longer hidden, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday.
“India’s involvement in terrorism in the country’s largest province is “no longer hidden”, and it is an open malicious act of terrorism waged on “our people, our progress, and our peace,” Radio Pakistan reported quoting Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as saying.
Field Marshal Asim Munir was addressing tribal elders during Baloch Grand Jirga in Quetta, organised to discuss the evolving security situation in Balochistan, with particular focus on terrorists receiving support from India.
The COAS and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif delivered speeches and interacted with tribal elders.
Reaffirming that the enemy’s “nefarious designs will fail”, the field marshal said: “It is an open malicious act of terrorism waged on our people, our progress, and our peace. Pakistan has concrete evidence of India’s involvement with terrorist networks in Balochistan.
“The Pakistan Army, with the unwavering support of the nation and the brave Baloch people, will confront and crush every enemy, foreign or domestic, that dares to challenge our sovereignty.”
In April, at least six people, including three students, lost their lives and over 40 others — mostly students — sustained injuries after a bomb targeted a school bus in Balochistan’s Khuzdar. Following the attack, the military accused India of activating its “assets” to intensify terrorist attacks in Pakistan, presenting “irrefutable evidence” of Indian state-sponsored terrorism, directed by the Indian military personnel.
Earlier during the event, PM Shehbaz underscored that terrorist groups under the umbrella of Fitna Al Hindustan sought the support of locals, which must be denied to them.
“Indian-sponsored proxies operating in Balochistan have intensified their efforts to undermine peace, destabilise the province, and disrupt development initiatives led by the Government of Pakistan and the Armed Forces,” PM Shehbaz emphasised.
The COAS during his interaction with the tribal elders said, “We have concrete proof of India’s hand behind terrorist networks operating in Balochistan. These nefarious attempts of the enemy will fail.”
He affirmed that the Pakistan Army, with the unwavering support of the nation and the brave Baloch people, will confront and crush every enemy, foreign or domestic, that dares to challenge our sovereignty.
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir emphasized that the Pakistan Army remains fully alert and prepared to respond decisively to any threat. He reiterated that peace in Balochistan is non-negotiable and that the future of Pakistan is directly linked to a stable, prosperous Balochistan.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that “Indian-sponsored proxies,” including terrorist groups like “Fitna Al-Hindustan,” have intensified their efforts to undermine peace, destabilize the province, and disrupt development initiatives led by the Government of Pakistan and the Armed Forces.
He underscored the critical need to deny these groups any local support, emphasizing that grassroots engagement is crucial for the success of counter-terrorism efforts and for long-term peace and stability.
“The enemies of peace will find no space to operate within Pakistan,” the Prime Minister asserted. “Our message to them is clear: the Government, Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies, and Administrative apparatus, with complete support of Pakistan, will take the Nation’s fight against terrorism to its logical conclusion, defeating terrorism in a decisive manner.”
The Prime Minister also highlighted a series of monumental developmental packages for prosperity in Balochistan, emphasizing the need for these government initiatives to ensure a trickle-down effect to the populace.
He praised the people of Balochistan for their historic role in safeguarding national unity and urged them to remain vigilant against foreign-backed subversion and sabotage orchestrated and sponsored by India.
Both the Prime Minister and the Field Marshal lauded the bravery and resilience of the security forces and LEAs operating in Balochistan.
The Prime Minister assured full cooperation and support to the families of martyrs (Shuhada) and vowed that “terrorists, their abettors, and facilitators will not be spared.”
The Jirga concluded with a unanimous pledge from the tribal elders to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Government of Pakistan and Armed Forces, reaffirming their commitment to the security, stability, and development of Balochistan.
