Army chief says foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the most serious threat to Balochistan\u2019s stability
\n Rawalpindi
\nChief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir reiterated the country\u2019s firm resolve to counter terrorism and support development in Balochistan, during an interaction with participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi.
\nSpeaking at the event on Monday, COAS Munir underlined the government\u2019s commitment to socioeconomic uplift in Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
\n\u201cThe scale and scope of ongoing and planned initiatives should serve to dispel the blatant disinformation in this regard,\u201d he said. \u201cMany development projects have already started bearing fruit, benefiting the people of Balochistan,\u201d he added.
\nHe commended civil society, particularly youth-led efforts, for fostering awareness and contributing to the province\u2019s progress. \u201cTheir role is critical in enabling the progress leading to prosperity,\u201d the COAS added.
\nHighlighting security concerns, General Munir warned that foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the most serious threat to Balochistan\u2019s stability. \u201cThe nefarious designs of hostile elements, who seek to incite violence, spread fear, and destabilise the province, will not be allowed to succeed,\u201d he stated.
\nHe condemned those who, under the guise of Baloch identity, engage in terrorism. \u201cTerrorist groups that perpetrate terror in name of Baloch identity to advance their petty insidious agenda, are a blemish on Baloch honour and patriotism,\u201d he said.
\nReiterating Pakistan\u2019s commitment to peace, he noted, \u201cPakistan seeks peace in the region and beyond, however, if Pakistan\u2019s sovereignty and territorial integrity is violated, Pakistan will respond with full force to preserve its national prestige and wellbeing of its people.\u201d
\nCOAS Munir asserted that the armed forces and law enforcement agencies, backed by the nation\u2019s support, will continue their campaign to eliminate terrorism.
\n\u201cPakistan\u2019s Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Agencies will continue to fight menace of terrorism with the complete support of the people of Pakistan,\u201d he concluded.
\nThe workshop hosted a diverse group of parliamentarians, bureaucrats, civil society members, youth, academia, and media representatives, with a strong focus on representation from Balochistan. It aimed to equip the province\u2019s future leadership with deeper insight into national and provincial challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Army chief says foreign-sponsored terrorism remains the most serious threat to Balochistan\u2019s stability Rawalpindi Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir reiterated the country\u2019s firm resolve to counter terrorism and support development in Balochistan, during an interaction with participants of the 15th National Workshop Balochistan held at General Headquarters (GHQ) Rawalpindi. Speaking at the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":476578,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-476560","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n