ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has asserted that while Pakistan remains committed to peace and regional stability, any aggression or violation of its territorial integrity will be met with a firm and decisive response. His statement comes amid heightened tensions along Pakistan’s western borders and renewed insurgent activity in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Army Chief made these remarks while addressing participants at a national workshop on Balochistan, the country’s resource-rich yet underdeveloped province. He emphasized that Pakistan seeks cooperation, not confrontation, but warned that the state’s patience should not be mistaken for weakness.
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In recent weeks, Pakistan has been caught between twin insurgencies—religiously motivated militants such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and ethno-nationalist separatists in Balochistan. Islamabad recently conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan, targeting what it described as TTP-linked hideouts, after a spate of cross-border attacks. The strikes triggered deadly clashes between the two sides before a ceasefire was negotiated in Doha, Qatar.
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Field Marshal Munir accused “Indian-sponsored proxies” of fueling unrest through hybrid warfare. Referring to these elements as “Fitna al Hindustan” (Baloch separatists) and “Fitna al Khawarij” (TTP), he said both were working under a malicious agenda to destabilize Pakistan by targeting its peace and development initiatives.
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While underscoring that Pakistan desires stability and cooperation across its borders, the Army Chief declared that any direct or indirect threat would be confronted decisively to protect national sovereignty and the lives of its citizens. He maintained that the Pakistan Army remains alert and ready to defend every inch of the homeland.
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Highlighting the federal and provincial governments’ ongoing efforts, Munir described Balochistan as the pride of Pakistan, rich in natural resources and home to resilient, patriotic people. He reiterated the state’s commitment to socio-economic uplift, including infrastructure, education, and livelihood projects that aim to integrate Balochistan into the national development framework.
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The Army Chief stressed that civil society’s role is pivotal in neutralizing extremist narratives and strengthening the province’s democratic and developmental outlook. “All necessary actions are being taken to pursue terrorists and rid the province of militancy,” he assured, noting that a united national front is essential to defeating forces that thrive on division and instability.
