Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Thursday reiterated his resolve to defeat “foreign-sponsored proxies’ nefarious designs” in Balochistan with a “decisive response,” maintaining consistent efforts of security forces will bring lasting peace to the province.
Addressing participants of the 20th National Workshop Balochistan at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, he said consistent efforts of security forces and law enforcement agencies, backed by the steadfast support of the people would bring lasting peace to Balochistan.
According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), he reaffirmed that targeted operations against Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan—the state’s designations for the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and Baloch separatists—would continue with full resolve until the menace of terrorism and its abettors are eliminated from Pakistan.
“He reiterated Pakistan’s firm resolve to dismantle terrorist infrastructure wherever it poses a threat to the country and its people,” read the statement, adding the field marshal had underscored that foreign-sponsored proxies have persistently sought to fuel violence, undermine stability and disrupt peace in Balochistan.
Describing Balochistan as the pride of Pakistan, the CDF noted the province is endowed with immense natural wealth. It is also blessed with vibrant, resilient and patriotic people who constitute the province’s greatest strength, he added.
He said the federal and provincial governments’ ongoing development initiatives aimed to transform the province’s socio-economic landscape through an inclusive and people-centric approach. He also lauded the constructive role of civil society, academia, media and youth in strengthening national integration and contributing to Balochistan’s long-term peace and prosperity.
National unity and perseverance are essential to chart the future trajectory of the country, he stressed.
The military’s media wing said the session had concluded with a candid and wide-ranging interaction between the Army and participants, who reaffirmed their shared commitment to the stability, progress and sovereignty of Pakistan.