Overview
- Speaking at the 17th National Workshop Balochistan at GHQ Rawalpindi, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir accused India-backed groups Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij of advancing anti-people, anti-development agendas.
- He said all necessary actions are underway to pursue these networks and eliminate their presence in the province.
- He described Balochistan as the pride of Pakistan and highlighted federal and provincial, people-centered initiatives to realize its economic potential, stressing youth empowerment and civil society engagement.
- He reaffirmed Pakistan’s preference for regional peace but warned that any direct or indirect breach of territorial integrity would prompt a firm response.
- Coverage cited CRSS data noting KP and Balochistan account for more than 96% of terrorism-related violence, with Balochistan comprising roughly a quarter of incidents and fatalities.