- Pakistanis deserve to live without violence or fear: Natalie Baker.
- The American charge d’affaires condemns the attacks perpetrated by BLA.
- Riyadh reaffirms its rejection of all terrorist acts and expresses its solidarity.
International condemnations have poured in following the coordinated attacks in several districts of Balochistan, which left 18 civilians and 15 members of the security forces martyred.
In a statement issued on Sunday, US Charge d’Affairs Natalie Baker condemned attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which targeted both security personnel and civilians.
“I send our deepest condolences to the victims of terrorism, their families and all those affected. The people of Pakistan deserve to live free from violence and fear.”
“The United States remains a steadfast partner of Pakistan in its efforts to achieve peace and stability. We stand with Pakistan during this difficult time,” the US envoy remarked.
The conviction comes as terrorists affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) carried out multiple attacks targeting civilians in Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar and Pasni.
Security and law enforcement agencies responded quickly, launching intense mine clearance operations across the province and killing 92 Indian-backed terrorists, including three suicide bombers, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said yesterday.
The elimination of 92 terrorists brings the total death toll in ongoing operations in Balochistan over the past two days to 133, after the death of 41 terrorists in two separate operations on January 29.
In Harnai district, 30 terrorists were killed during an intelligence operation (IBO), while 11 others were eliminated in Panjgur district.
Saudi Arabia reaffirms its solidarity
Besides the United States, the Saudi Foreign Ministry also condemned the terrorist attacks in a statement.
“The Kingdom reaffirms its firm rejection of all terrorist and extremist acts, as well as its solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and its security efforts to preserve its territorial integrity.”
“The Kingdom also expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased as well as the government and people of Pakistan, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured,” the statement added.
‘Let’s support Pakistan,’ say UK and Turkey
Additionally, the UK also condemned the attacks in Balochistan.
“Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and everyone affected.”
“We stand with Pakistan in its rejection of terrorism and in our shared commitment to peace and security,” read the statement issued by the British High Commission on X.
Meanwhile, in a statement on
“We wish Allah’s mercy to those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery to the injured. We will continue to support brotherly Pakistan in its fight against all forms of terrorism,” he noted.
“Attacks planned from India”
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who visited Quetta following the attacks, said the attacks were planned from India, vowing to pursue militants and their masterminds without exception.
He said it was necessary for the world to know who was behind the violence, adding that India orchestrated the attacks.
Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said that among the civilian victims of the terrorist attacks was a Baloch family from Khuzdar.
Rail service suspended
Meanwhile, train services from Quetta to other parts of Balochistan remain suspended today for the second day, Pakistan Railways officials said.
The Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express did not depart from Quetta for the second day today, while another Chaman-bound passenger train also did not depart for its destination, the officials added.
Moreover, according to Dera Ghazi Khan Deputy Commissioner Usman Khalid, all roads from Punjab to Balochistan had been closed.
Fort Munro highway and Taunsa-Musa Khel road leading to Balochistan are closed,” Khalid said, adding that passengers cannot currently travel to Balochistan via Dera Ghazi Khan.
Traffic was also disrupted at Buwata and Sakhi Sarwar border points, the deputy commissioner added.
