Pakistan army to crush Indian-sponsored terrorists with support of Baloch people: COAS

• Indian sponsored proxy war is no longer hidden, says COAS.
• Field marshal says these nefarious attempts of enemy will fail.
• PM says enemies will find no space to operate within Pakistan.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that Pakistan Army, with the unwavering support of the nation and the brave Baloch people, would confront and crush every enemy, foreign or domestic, that dares to challenge our sovereignty.

Addressing a grand jirga in Quetta on Saturday, organised to interact with tribal leadership and discuss the evolving security situation in Balochistan, the field marshal said this Indian-sponsored proxy war is n/o longer hidden, Radio Pakistan reported.

“It is an open malicious act of terrorism waged on our people, our progress, and our peace,”

He said Pakistan has concrete proof of India's involvement behind terrorist networks operating in Balochistan, adding that these nefarious attempts of the enemy would fail.

The army chief emphasised 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.

Addressing the Jirga, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that Indian-sponsored proxies operating in Balochistan have intensified their efforts to undermine peace, destabilise the province, and disrupt development initiatives led by the government and the armed forces.

He underscored that terrorists groups like “Fitna Al-Hindustan” seek support of the locals which must be denied to them.

Praising the leadership and constructive role of the elders, PM Shehbaz reiterated the persistent need for engaging at the grassroots level and ensuring that terrorists find no social space.

The premier said enemies of peace will find no space to operate within Pakistan. In a clear message to foes of the country, he said the government, armed forces, law enforcement agencies and administrative apparatus, with complete support of the Pakistan, will take the nation's fight against terrorism to its logical conclusion, defeating terrorism in a decisive manner.

Highlighting series of monumental developmental packages for prosperity in Balochistan, PM Shehbaz emphasised the need for ensuring trickledown effect of government initiatives to the populace.

He 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.