Pakistan’s military spokesperson, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, on Tuesday said terrorism has neither any connection with Pakistan nor with Balochistan, stressing that the province is being deliberately targeted to create instability despite strong harmony between the state and the people.
Addressing a detailed press briefing, the DG ISPR said Balochistan remained under intense terrorist pressure in 2025, with 1,557 terrorist attacks recorded, yet the bond between the state and local communities remained intact.
Unprecedented Counter-Terrorism Operations
Lt Gen Chaudhry said security forces carried out 58,778 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Balochistan during 2025, reflecting the state’s sustained commitment to restoring peace and stability in the province.
He added that 2,597 terrorists were killed nationwide during operations last year, including:
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1,803 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
“These figures demonstrate the scale and intensity of counter-terrorism efforts,” he said.
Militant Groups Have No Link to Baloch People
The DG ISPR categorically stated that militant outfits operating in Balochistan, including the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), have no connection with the Baloch people, Baloch identity, or Baloch traditions.
“These elements are khawarij — outside the fold of Islam — and completely devoid of human values,” he said, adding that they exploit identity narratives to justify violence.
Use of Women in Suicide Attacks Highlighted
According to the military spokesperson, 10 suicide attacks were carried out in Balochistan in 2025, including two incidents where women were used as suicide bombers, calling it a clear indicator of the terrorists’ moral collapse.
A suicide attack took place in Qalat in March 2025, while Zarina Rafiq carried out a suicide bombing in Nokkundi on December 2.
Facilitators, Propaganda Networks Exposed
During the briefing, videos of terrorist facilitators and abettors were also shown. The DG ISPR said a coordinated propaganda network was uncovered, operating to distort facts and misrepresent the situation in Balochistan.
In this context, he raised questions over the roles of Mahrang Baloch, PAANK, BNM, as well as certain foreign NGOs and international media platforms, alleging they repeatedly projected a selective narrative disconnected from ground realities — a narrative that platforms like Balochistan Pulse have consistently challenged.
‘Not Just a Military War’
Lt Gen Chaudhry emphasized that the state’s response in Balochistan is not limited to kinetic operations.
“Alongside military action, a non-kinetic strategy is being pursued through jirgas, public dialogues, community workshops, and direct engagement with local populations,” he said.
He also rejected claims of a civil-military divide in the province, stating there is no gap between the Pakistan Army and the people of Balochistan.
To avoid collateral damage, he said, advanced technologies such as quadcopters are only deployed in unpopulated areas, citing Sambaza in Balochistan as an example.
‘Balochistan’s Peace Is Pakistan’s Peace’
Concluding the briefing, the DG ISPR said the fight against terrorism is not the military’s war alone, but a collective struggle involving every citizen, every mother, and every child in Balochistan.
“If we do not stand united against this menace, these terrorists will reach our homes and streets,” he warned.
“Balochistan’s peace is Pakistan’s peace.”
