PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir vow decisive action against Indian-sponsored proxies in Balochistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Sunday jointly addressed a Grand Jirga of tribal elders in Quetta, reaffirming the state’s unwavering resolve to defeat terrorism and counter foreign-sponsored subversion, particularly in Balochistan.

Speaking at the Zehri Auditorium, the premier condemned the intensified activities of Indian-backed proxies aimed at destabilising Balochistan, and warned that such hostile attempts would be met with decisive state action.

“Our message to the enemies of peace is clear: the government, armed forces, law enforcement agencies, and administrative apparatus, with full support of the Pakistani nation, will defeat terrorism in all its forms,” the prime minister stated.

The premier lauded the historical role of Balochistan’s tribal elders in preserving national unity and called for continued grassroots engagement to deny space to terror outfits such as the so-called ‘Fitna Al-Hindustan’.

He also underscored the importance of ensuring that government-led development initiatives yield tangible benefits for the local population.

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Addressing the gathering, Field Marshal Munir described the ongoing violence in Balochistan as part of a “blatant Indian-sponsored proxy war” and vowed to crush every element threatening Pakistan’s sovereignty.

“We have concrete proof of India’s hand in supporting terrorist networks in Balochistan. These nefarious efforts will be defeated by the Pakistan Army with the full support of the nation and the brave people of Balochistan,” he said.

The COAS reiterated that peace in Balochistan is non-negotiable and directly linked to Pakistan’s long-term stability.

Both the prime minister and the COAS praised the bravery and sacrifices of the security forces and law enforcement agencies operating in the province.

The prime minister assured continued state support to the families of martyrs and pledged zero tolerance for terror facilitators and abettors.

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The Jirga concluded with tribal elders pledging their full support to the state’s security and development efforts.

Earlier in the day, PM Shehbaz also visited the Command and Staff College Quetta, where he addressed student officers and faculty. Stressing the need for operational readiness and strategic foresight, the PM emphasized the significance of professional military education in countering evolving hybrid threats, particularly in sensitive regions like Balochistan.