Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Saturday said the Pakistan Army, with the unwavering support of the nation and the brave Baloch people, will confront and crush all enemies that dare to challenge our sovereignty.
Addressing a grand jirga in Quetta during which the civil and military leadership interacted with the tribal leadership and discussed the evolving security situation in Balochistan, he said the Indian sponsorship of a proxy war in Pakistan was hidden no more.
“It is an open malicious act of terrorism waged on our people, our progress, and our peace,” he said, adding Islamabad had “concrete” proof of its allegations. Vowing that the nefarious attempts of the enemy would fail, he said the Pakistan Army remained fully alert and prepared to respond decisively to any threat. He reiterated that peace in Balochistan is non-negotiable and the future of Pakistan is directly linked to a stable, prosperous Balochistan.
In his address, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif alleged Indian-sponsored proxies operating in Balochistan had intensified their efforts to undermine peace, destabilize the province, and disrupt development initiatives. He said terrorist groups like “Fitna Al-Hindustan” seek support of locals, which must be denied to them.
Praising the leadership and constructive role of the tribal elders, the prime minister reiterated the persistent need for engaging at the grassroots level and ensuring that terrorists find no social space. He said enemies of peace would find no space to operate within Pakistan.
Highlighting the developmental packages announced for Balochistan, Sharif emphasized the need to ensure the benefits of such initiatives reach the common man. He also commended 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.