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Memri
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Leader Bilawal Bhutto: 'India Has Two Options: Either Accept The Indus Waters Treaty, Or If It Refuses And Proceeds To Build Dams Or Canals [On Rivers Flowing Into Pakist
Pakistan's former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, the son of President Asif Zardari and slain Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, has threatened war against India if New Delhi does not honor the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). India suspended the treaty following the April 22 Pakistan-backed terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam region in which male Hindu tourists were singled out and executed. After India's move, Pakistani leaders feared that the decision would desertify the regions situated along the Indus River.[1] Six rivers, two originating from Tibet, travel through Indian Kashmir, which is already a nuclear flashpoint between the two countries, into Pakistan. For decades, Pakistani intellectuals and journalists have expressed concern over the possibility of India terminating the agreement, especially after India signaled its intention to build mini-dams and tributaries on the Indian side of several rivers flowing from Tibet and Kashmir into Pakistan. In 2009, a senior editor warned India of the possibility of nuclear war over the issue, stating: "If, in order to resolve our (water and other) problems, we have to wage nuclear war with India, we will."[2] Graphics courtesy: Bhutto: "India Has Two Options: Either Accept The Sindh Taas Agreement [Indus Waters Treaty], Or... Pakistan Will Go To War" On June 24, Urdu daily Roznama Ummat published a report titled "Pakistan Will Go To War If Indus Waters Treaty Is Not Honored: Bilawal."[3] The water-sharing issue with India is significant for Bhutto, whose PPP party draws its popular support in Sindh province, the major beneficiary of water from the Indus River. According to the report, Bhutto stated: "India has two options: Either accept the Sindh Taas Agreement [Indus Waters Treaty], or if it refuses and proceeds to build dams or canals [on rivers flowing into Pakistan], then Pakistan will go to war – after which all six rivers' waters will be secured for Pakistan."[4] "India wants our future generations to fight over water. India's threat to block Pakistan's water is a violation of the UN Charter." Bhutto, who could someday become the prime minister of Pakistan, made his statement to gain support from voters and draw international attention to the issue.[5] However, he did not address India's main concern about Pakistan-backed jihadi terrorism. On May 7, India executed retaliatory strikes on nine jihadi centers in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, leading to a four-day war between the two nuclear powers in which U.S. President Donald Trump sided proactively with Pakistan to ensure a premature ceasefire.[6] Bilawal Bhutto is the son of current Pakistani President Asif Zardari "Three Wars Have Been Fought For Kashmir, And If Ten More Need To Be Fought, We Will Fight" Top Pakistani leaders have also threatened nuclear war against India. In multiple speeches, Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir has warned India that "three wars have been fought for Kashmir, and if ten more need to be fought, we will fight, Allah willing."[7] General Munir, who is believed to have masterminded the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir, has stated: "Our stance, government's stance on Kashmir is absolutely clear; it was our jugular vein, it is our jugular vein. We will not forget it. And we will not leave our Kashmiri brethren in their heroic struggle that they are waging against the Indian occupation. We have fought three wars for Kashmir."[8] Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has been more blunt in his warnings against India, warning, well before the May 7 Indian airstrikes: "A military action by India is possible at any time because the tension is deepening between the two nuclear powers. Pakistan is on high alert and in such a situation we can use nuclear weapons when there is a direct danger to our existence."[9] In the days following the ceasefire, Khawaja Asif asserted: "At this time, even the closest allies of India have not stood by it. It is only Israel. Israel's standing by [India] is a natural act. Both are enemies, Islam-enemy countries. In their enmity of Islam, of Muslims, of Muslim states, they are together. And my view is that their alliance, their true face, their goals bring them before us."[10] With respect to India's decision to suspend the water-sharing treaty, the Urdu daily Roznama Ummat wrote an editorial a day before Bhutto threatened war against India. Below are excerpts from the piece, titled "The Recurrence Of India's Water Aggression!"[11] "Pakistan Will Never Again Receive The Water That Was Unnecessarily Being Provided To It In The Past. The New Delhi Government Has Permanently Decided That It Will Not Restore The Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan" "India has once again revealed its malicious intentions by hinting at violating the Indus Waters Treaty. Speaking of [the possibility of India] blocking the flow of water into Pakistani rivers, Indian Interior Minister Amit Shah has said that India has no intention of restoring the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan. He stated that India would now use the water that was previously given to Pakistan within its internal regions, particularly for [the desert state of] Rajasthan. "In an interview with a foreign news agency, he said that Pakistan will never again receive the water that was unnecessarily being provided to it in the past. The New Delhi government has permanently decided that it will not restore the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. "India's obstinate statement regarding the blocking of Pakistan's water has come at a time when relations between the two countries are already strained. In this context, it would not be wrong to say that, following a major defeat at the hands of Pakistan in a brief war [May 7-10, 2025], Indian leaders – still unable to digest their humiliation – frequently issue such statements to vent their frustration in front of local and international media representatives. "They are desperate to find some way to fulfill their 'duty' of harming Pakistan just to satisfy their own egos. Whether it is Amit Shah or any other Indian strongman, they should at least reread the pages of the Indus Waters Treaty before making such statements. Pakistan has clarified multiple times that the Indus Waters Treaty is an international agreement from which India cannot unilaterally withdraw, nor does India have the right to tamper with the waters flowing into Pakistani rivers." "If India Attempts Anything Of The Sort... It Will Be Considered Another Act Of Aggression Against Pakistan" "If India attempts anything of the sort which, according to water experts, is 'beyond its capability,' it will be considered another act of aggression against Pakistan. According to water experts and international agencies, in river water treaties, the downstream regions not only have a moral but a legal right to the flowing waters. A screenshot of the Roznama Ummat editorial "The Indus Waters Treaty is also governed by this very principle. The Modi government must know that Pakistan holds a legal claim to the waters of these rivers. If India becomes part of any new adventurism in this regard, Pakistan reserves both the moral and legal right to approach international forums in its defense. "The timing of Amit Shah's recent statement cannot be overlooked. It is highly likely that his remarks are part of an attempt to exploit the ongoing tensions in the region. The Modi government should remember that any such step taken by it would not only fail to yield any benefit but would also risk further escalating the already volatile situation in the region." "This Kind Of Behavior Sets An Extremely Dangerous And Irresponsible Precedent" "If the preacher of 'secular India,' driven by a mindset of water aggression, attempts to use water as a weapon against Pakistan, then without doubt, raising questions at the international level against such actions will not be out of the question. "The Pakistani Foreign Office has once again rejected the statement by Indian Interior Minister Amit Shah regarding water aggression against Pakistan, stating that Pakistan fully respects the Indus Waters Treaty and will take all necessary measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests. "Rejecting Amit Shah's recent statement, the Foreign Office termed it a blatant violation of the sanctity of international agreements and a reflection of grave insensitivity, stating that the Indus Waters Treaty is not a political arrangement, but an international treaty under which there is no room for any unilateral action. "If India proceeds with any such step, it will be considered a clear violation of international law, the provisions of binding treaties, and the fundamental principles of inter-state relations. This kind of behavior sets an extremely dangerous and irresponsible precedent, which would undermine the credibility of international agreements and raise serious questions about the commitment and seriousness of the Indian state openly reneging on its legal commitments. "The Foreign Office is right in stating that India's use of water as a political weapon will be an irresponsible act and go against globally recognized principles of state conduct. Therefore, it is essential that India immediately withdraw its unilateral and illegal stance and refrain from making statements that suggest tampering with the Indus Waters Treaty."
Memri
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif: 'All Muslim Countries Should Fight United Against Israel'; We 'Are Standing By Iran In Every Way'; Urdu Daily: 'Pakistan Has Announced The Protection Of Iranian
Within hours of Israel's attacks in Iran, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Defense Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif expressed complete support for Iran, saying Pakistan stands by Tehran in every way to protect Iranian interests, according to reports in Pakistan's Urdu daily Roznama Ummat and the Iranian news agency IRNA. On June 15, Roznama Ummat, which leans toward Pakistani military and jihadi groups, noted that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke on the phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed Pakistan's complete support for Iran, saying: "Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Iran on Israel's unprovoked and unjustified aggression." The Roznama Ummat report also quoted from an address by Pakistani Defense Minister Khwaja Asif to the National Assembly in which he called upon Islamic nations to unify and fight against Israel. "If the Muslim world does not unite today and we remain silent, then everybody's turn [to be targeted by Israel] will come," he said. The next day, on June 16, IRNA also reported on an interview that Khwaja Asif gave to Al-Jazeera in which the Pakistani defense minister said: "The Zionist regime is a rogue entity governed by lawless individuals and has no legitimacy in Palestine until the two-state solution is realized." "Tehran – IRNA – In a speech, Pakistan's Defense Minister [Khwaja Muhammad Asif] emphasized his country's full support for the Islamic Republic of Iran against the aggressions of the Zionist regime." Following are excerpts from the Roznama Ummat report:[1] "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Called Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian On The Phone And Said That Pakistan Stands In Complete Solidarity With Iran On Israel's Unprovoked And Unjustified Aggression" "Pakistan's Announcement For The Protection Of Iranian Interests In Every Forum "Islamabad (Ummat News): Pakistan has announced the protection of Iranian interests in every forum. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian on the phone and said that Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Iran on Israel's unprovoked and unjustified aggression. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Israeli attacks against Iran in his telephonic conversation with the Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian. "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the Israeli attack is a violation of Iran's autonomy and regional stability; the Israeli attack is a complete violation of the United Nations Charter and international laws. The prime minister said that Iran has the right of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter; Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with the government of Iran and its brotherly people. "The prime minister expressed heartfelt condolences to the Iranian president over the loss of precious lives in the attacks and said that Israel's provocation and mobilization is a serious threat to regional and international peace; Pakistan is ready to play its role for the promotion of peace in the region. "According to the Prime Minister's Office, the Iranian president thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the support and solidarity with Iran in the time of difficulty. The Iranian president especially thanked the Pakistani prime minister for supporting Iran in the UN Security Council. The Iranian president said that this [support] mirrors the close and brotherly relations between the two countries. "The Iranian president informed the prime minister about Iran's perspective on the crisis with Israel and stressed the need for the international community and Islamic countries to work jointly to face these challenges. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the prime minister and the Iranian president agreed to keep in close contact." Defense Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif: 'We Will Guard The Protection Of Iranian Interests, Iranians Are Our Brothers, Their Joy And Sorrow Is Shared'; ' The Unity Of The World Of Islam Should Be Seen At This Time' "Meanwhile, Defense Minister Khwaja Asif has said that all Muslim countries should fight united against Israel because if the Muslim world does not unite today, then everyone will be targeted. Addressing a session of the National Assembly, he said that a war is underway between Iran and Israel at this time and Israel attacked Iran on the previous night, targeted its military installations, and martyred its military leadership; Israel [sic] is not alone in this whole situation. "He said that Iran is our neighboring country with whom there are centuries-long relations; there is historical relationship with Iran; in these trying times, [we] stand by Iran in every way. We will guard the protection of Iranian interests: Iranians are our brothers, their joy and sorrow is shared. Israel has targeted Yemen, Iran, and Palestine; the world of Islam must be unified. If the Muslim world does not unite today and we remain silent, then everybody's turn [to be targeted by Israel] will come. A screenshot of the Roznama Ummat report "He said that a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) should be called; all Muslim countries should fight united against Israel; children are being martyred in Palestine; Islamic countries are silent. A strong voice is emerging in the world against Israel; the non-Muslim people of the Western world are protesting against Israel; the consciences of non-Muslims are waking up but those of Muslims are not. "Khwaja Asif said that Pakistan has stood strong from Day One on its standpoint, neither recognizing Israel nor establishing relations with it. During the past few years, some Pakistani-origin [persons] have gone to Israel, I will not go into the details of if they went and who aided them. He said that the unity of the world of Islam should be seen at this time; some Muslim countries have relations with Israel; relations with Israel in the Islamic world should be cut off; Israel's hands are colored with the blood of Muslims; this hand should be abandoned; Muslim countries should jointly develop a strategy with which Israel can be fought…" Following are excerpts from another report published by IRNA on June 16:[2] Defense Minister Khwaja Muhammad Asif: "We Declare Our Full Solidarity With Our Brothers In The Islamic Republic Of Iran And Are Ready To Defend Them"; "The Zionist Regime Is A Rogue Entity Governed By Lawless Individuals And Has No Legitimacy In Palestine" "Pakistan's Defense Minister: We Stand By Iran And Are Ready To Defend It In International Forums "According to IRNA on Monday [June 16], Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated in an interview with Al-Jazeera Mubasher: We declare our full solidarity with our brothers in the Islamic Republic of Iran and are ready to defend them in all international organizations and forums. "He added: The Zionist regime is a rogue entity governed by lawless individuals and has no legitimacy in Palestine until the two-state solution is realized. The Pakistani defense minister emphasized: 'We have no relations with Israel, and the Islamic world must review its relations with this regime because it poses a serious threat to regional security.' "Last Saturday, the Pakistani defense minister also condemned the terrorist attacks by the Zionist regime in Iran during a public session of the country's parliament, stating that Pakistan stands alongside the Islamic Republic of Iran and will continue to cooperate with it in international forums. "Emphasizing the necessity of unity within the Islamic world against Israel, he added that Pakistan will defend Iran's interests. "Also, representatives of Pakistan's Senate and National Assembly passed separate resolutions in the ballot chamber condemning the crimes of the Zionist regime against the Islamic Republic of Iran, while simultaneously declared their solidarity and support for the government and nation of Iran. "According to IRNA, on the morning of Friday, 23 of Khardad, 1404, [Solar Hijri, i.e., June 13, 2025], following a terrorist attack by the Zionist regime on Tehran and a number of cities in the country, a number of military commanders, scientists, and civilians were martyred. "Following this crime by the Zionist regime, the Supreme Leader of the Revolution stated in a message to the great nation of Iran: 'The regime must await a severe punishment. The powerful hand of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic will not let it go, God willing.'"
Memri
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Pakistani Columns On Balochistan Train Attack: 'Baloch Separatist Leadership Outside The Country Is Involved In These Attacks And India Is An Equal Participant In It'; 'The Decision To Treat Separatists Like Terrorists Has Been Made'
Following the March 11, 2025, hijacking of the Jaffer Express train by secessionist fighters of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Urdu-language dailies wrote editorials, examining the new wave of terrorism that Pakistan faces not only in Balochistan province, but also in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and to some extent the rest of Pakistan. A reading of the editorials, translations of which are given below, in Roznama Islam, Roznama Ummat, and Roznama Nawa-i-Waqt indicates that all these newspapers blame India for its role in Balochistan in allegedly aiding the BLA, which has launched major attacks in recent years. Some of these attacks have been executed by the BLA's Majeed Brigade, a martyrdom-seeking arm of the secessionist group. Although Baloch secessionism has existed for decades, recent attacks by the Majeed Brigade have led to fears that the BLA and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) may have joined hands. Roznama Nawa-i-Waqt , in its editorial blaming India, wrote: "If poisonous propaganda is spread on social media, whether from within the country or abroad, to mislead people against these operations, it is not far-fetched to assume that such elements are in contact with India." Roznama Islam noted in its editorial that Pakistan is "in a state of war," adding: "It is the responsibility of all the political and religious parties of Pakistan to unite and agree on a narrative for the protection of the country and the people and the army..." Roznama Ummat , in its editorial, emphasized the importance of international cooperation in fighting terrorism in Pakistan, which, since both Roznama Islam and Roznama Ummat are pro-Islamist outlets, means aid from Islamic countries. A screenshot of the Roznama Islam editorial The following are excerpts from Roznama Islam editorial: [1] "There Is No Doubt That Pakistan Is Currently Facing A Multi-Faceted War – Terrorists Have Entered The Battlefield Dreaming Of Establishing An Imaginary [Islamic] State With The Support Of Local Facilitators And Foreign Resources And Weapons" "The Country Is At War! "The reverberations of the attack on Jaffer Express in Balochistan had not ended when a group of terrorists attacked a checkpoint in the important town of Jandola on the road connecting Wana and Tank near South Waziristan, but the Pakistan Army bravehearts foiled this terrorism and killed ten Kharijites. [2] According to sources, the attackers were armed with suicide jackets, heavy weapons and ammunition. "Their attack could have been disastrous, but the Pakistan Army soldiers were on full alert, due to which the terrorists with nefarious intentions did not have a chance. A brave soldier set an example of duty and attained the status of martyrdom. In another operation, terrorists attacked the town of Machh and kidnapped seven laborers working on the dam there. According to sources, the law enforcement agencies are pursuing the enemy for the safe release of the workers. "These continuous attacks from across the border with Afghanistan clearly show that the groups belonging to the fitnah Khawarij [i.e., anti-Pakistan terrorists] have waged a major war against Pakistan at the behest of external powers and their patrons. According to the Foreign Office of Pakistan, these attacks were planned in Afghanistan, the Baloch separatist leadership outside the country is involved in these attacks, and India is an equal participant in it. "There is no doubt that Pakistan is currently facing a multi-faceted war. Terrorists have entered the battlefield dreaming of establishing an imaginary [Islamic] state with the support of local facilitators and foreign resources and weapons. They are in the false hope that they will be able to break the unity of Pakistan's armed forces and people and eventually succeed in destroying this great Muslim state. This war waged against Pakistan, thanks to the reinforcements received from Afghan soil, is, according to its nature and pattern, similar to the guerilla war fought against Russia and America." "Pakistani Intelligence Agencies Are Not Unaware Of The Activities Of Indian Agents Spread From Kabul To Kandahar – In The Jaffer Express Hijacking Case, There Are Also Recorded Calls That Provide Evidence Of An Indian Game In Afghanistan" "Organizing in the form of small groups, executing sudden attacks and disappearing, using mountain passes, remote and secret border routes, avoiding big towns and cities, and advancing with the help of their facilitators among small populations, making anti-government political factions, receiving huge [amounts of] resources and weapons from external powers, while with the help of their allies, creating a certain atmosphere through the media war against the state and government – all these are part of the war that is being waged. Fitnah Khawarij and their supporters are using it against Pakistan. "Terrorists have targeted places of military importance as well as easy targets. Attacks on travellers, laborers and common people, abductions and attacks on commercial, financial, and economic centers and security checkpoints indicate that Pakistan is currently facing a major war, and the entire nation must unite for its survival, freedom, and security. The sad fact is that in this war against Pakistan, Afghanistan has opened its doors to India. "Pakistani intelligence agencies are not unaware of the activities of Indian agents spread from Kabul to Kandahar. In the Jaffer Express hijacking case, there are also recorded calls that provide evidence of an Indian game in Afghanistan. Apart from this, Pakistani institutions have arrested many such groups who were involved in terrorism, violence, sabotage, and spreading of anarchy in the country with the support of Afghanistan and India. Illustrative picture – Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) seized a train in Bolan region "In the presence of all these factors of a big war against the country, it is the responsibility of all the political and religious parties of Pakistan to unite and agree on a narrative for the protection of the country and the people and the army and the people together to fight this fitna [strife] that is trying to dig the roots of the country. "Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, while speaking in Quetta, has indicated to call a meeting of all parties. A few years ago, the national leadership was similarly united in response to the APS tragedy [i.e., the 2014 attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar that killed 149 people including 132 schoolchildren], and after that, the army chased the terrorists away from here. Pakistan Army has a lot of experience of fighting terrorists; as long as there is a relationship between the Pakistan Army and people, Pakistan cannot be defeated." "In These Circumstances, What Option Remains For Pakistan Except To Give A Mouth-Breaking Reply To Those Living On The Island Of Stupidity Who Are Trying To Bring Pakistan To Its Knees By Waging A Long War?" "In these circumstances, those conducting propaganda against the army are simply proving their enmity against the country. They should pay attention to the recent speech by [Balochistan Chief Minister] Sarfraz Bugti, who says that the state has done a lot for Baloch. "The Balochs also have the rights that any common citizen has, but the separatists do not need the protection of common Balochs but complete rule over them, and they are determined to go to any length for this; so, their treatment is not dialogue, but strict accountability and punishment. "The Baloch separatists also receive aid from Afghan soil, while the leadership of the TTP is also present in Afghanistan. The Afghan Interim [Taliban] Government has adopted a totally irresponsible attitude on this matter, due to which problems are increasing for Pakistan. "According to the spokesman of the Foreign Office, Pakistan is trying hard to solve the problem of terrorism without getting into a conflict with Afghanistan, but there are no people present on the other side who can seriously ponder this issue. In these circumstances, what option remains for Pakistan except to give a mouth-breaking reply to those living on the island of stupidity, who are trying to bring Pakistan to its knees by waging a long war? But they do not realize the damage they are doing to themselves by getting burned in this fire of revenge. "Along with the internal consensus, mutual unity, and full support for and cooperation with the army, the country's leadership should also make continuous efforts to consult with regional friendly countries and involve them in solving the problem because the fire of terrorism can also turn in the direction of other countries." Following are excerpts from the Roznama Nawa-i-Waqt editorial: [3] "After The Tragedy Of The Fall Of Dhaka [In 1971], India Also Began A Series Of Conspiracies To Undermine The Security Of The Remaining Pakistan. For This Purpose, It Acquired Nuclear Technology In 1974" "Pakistan Army Spokesman's Eye-Opening Media Talk On Jaffer Express Tragedy "As the details and facts of the terrorist of the Jaffer Express tragedy in Balochistan are coming to light, the national grief over this tragedy is increasing, and the sacrifices of the Pakistan Army and other security forces in the fight against terrorism are being valued more in the nation's hearts. "The spokesperson of the Pakistan Army, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, while detailing the Jaffer Express tragedy in his press briefing yesterday [March 15], revealed that among the 26 passengers martyred at the hands of terrorists, 18 were military and FC [Frontier Constabulary] soldiers. This clearly reveals the apparent fact that the terrorists already knew that Pakistan Army soldiers were traveling on the Jaffer Express. That is why, after hijacking the train, they forced the passengers to disembark, identified the soldiers among them, and carried out their targeted killings. "The separatist military organization Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which has claimed responsibility for the attack on Jaffer Express, has, in the name of its so-called separatist movement, previously carried out targeted killings of security officers, personnel, and Punjabi settlers. The aim of these actions is to create the impression of the country being internally weak. "This agenda can never belong to any patriotic citizen, organization, or group within Pakistan because the desire to weaken Pakistan's security has only been India's from the beginning. India constantly seeks opportunities to achieve this goal and has already waged three wars against Pakistan. It has also succeeded in breaking Pakistan in two with the help of its nurtured military organization Mukti Bahini [the Indian-backed armed Bengali secessionist group thaat fought for the creation of Bangladesh in 1971]. "After the tragedy of the Fall of Dhaka [in 1971], India also began a series of conspiracies to undermine the security of the remaining Pakistan. For this purpose, it acquired atomic technology in 1974. When Pakistan countered these Indian conspiracies by becoming a nuclear power, India took control of the rivers flowing into Pakistan through Kashmir and began water terrorism against Pakistan." "Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, During His First Term, Boasted That The Time Had Come To Subject Pakistan To Another Tragedy Like The Fall Of Dhaka – Therefore, There Is No Room For Doubt That The Terrorist Organization BLA Is Operating Solely Under India's Agenda" "Alongside [obtaining nuclear power], it expanded its conspiratorial network against Pakistan's security by deploying its trained terrorists within the country, initiating acts of sabotage, suicide attacks, and other terrorist activities. "It is a fact that when the Baloch nationalist leader Nawab Akbar Bugti was killed during a military operation in 2006, there was a strong reaction, especially from Baloch youths. India saw this as an opportunity to advance its conspiracies against Pakistan's security and, by funding and sponsoring Baloch youths, facilitated the establishment of the separatist militant organization BLA in Balochistan. Map courtesy: "This organization, seemingly as an expression of anger over Nawab Akbar Bugti's killing, initiated violent protests in Balochistan. Meanwhile, under its agenda to weaken Pakistan's security, India led Baloch youths toward the path of separatist movements. In reality, under Indian directives, they began acts of sabotage and targeted killings in Balochistan, even going so far as to attack and destroy Quaid-e-Azam's Residency in [the town of] Ziarat. "This situation was undoubtedly a challenge for the authority of the state. Consequently, an operation was launched against separatist elements in Balochistan through the Frontier Constabulary (FC). At the same time, the federal government also attempted to bring these separatist Baloch elements into the national mainstream. However, India continued to lure them with various incentives, keeping them on the path of separatism. "In this context, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first term, boasted that the time had come to subject Pakistan to another tragedy like the Fall of Dhaka. Therefore, there is no room for doubt that the terrorist organization BLA is operating solely under India's agenda, conspiring against Pakistan's security and engaging in terrorism, targeted killings, and other acts of sabotage in Balochistan." "[The Pakistan Army Spokesman] Highlighted That Indian Media Has Been Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) To Create Fake And Old Videos To Spread Propaganda Against Pakistan, With The Aim Of Tarnishing Pakistan's Image" "The Pakistan Army is determined to deal with these elements with an iron hand, which is why the officers and personnel of the security forces are selected [by BLA fighters] for targeted killings. If poisonous propaganda is spread on social media, whether from within the country or abroad, to mislead people against these operations, it is not far-fetched to assume that such elements are in contact with India. "If the Jaffer Express terrorist incident has been sensationalized on social media using fake news and old videos to ridicule the Pakistan armed forces, then there remains little doubt that such individuals active on social media have links with the terrorists involved in the Jaffer Express tragedy and their facilitators. "The Director General of ISPR [Inter-Services Public Relations department of the Pakistani military], in his press briefing, presented this very reality – that the main sponsor of the Jaffer Express attack is India. He highlighted that Indian media has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake and old videos to spread propaganda against Pakistan, with the aim of tarnishing Pakistan's image. "If such poisonous propaganda has been spread by the social media cell of a specific political party [alluding to Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party] in the country, it only confirms that the relevant individuals of that party have links with India. The DG ISPR has also confirmed Afghanistan's involvement in this terrorist incident, which India is undoubtedly using to achieve its objectives against Pakistan's security. "In this context, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, while congratulating the security forces on the successful operation, emphasized that terrorists want to break Pakistan; therefore, separatist elements in Balochistan will be treated in the same manner as terrorists. Undoubtedly, nothing is more precious to us than the security of our country. The elements involved in heinous conspiracies against the nation's security – whether inside the country or abroad – must be dealt with using an iron hand. For this purpose, both the political and military leadership of the country are fully determined." Following are excerpts from the Roznama Ummat editorial: [4] "This Wave Is Not Only The Result Of Increased Activities Of Traditional Terrorist Organizations But Also Taking New Forms Due To Modern Techniques And Changes In International Relations" "Indian Terrorism? "Pakistan Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Jaffer Express incident in Balochistan is a continuation of India's terrorist mindset. The eastern neighbor is the main sponsor of terrorism in Pakistan, while Afghanistan is a facilitator. Fake videos of the train incident on social media were made by AI. "Throughout the operation, the terrorists were in constant contact with their handlers in Afghanistan. The terrorists had foreign weapons and equipment. Twenty-six people, including 18 security personnel, were martyred in the attack on Jaffer Express. The dead include three railway police officials and five civilians. These martyrdoms took place before the operation was launched [by the Pakistan army]. A screenshot of the Roznama Nawa-i-Waqt editorial "Apart from this, there have been five operational martyrdoms of FC [Frontier Constabulary] during the entire operation, in which three FC soldiers were martyred by terrorists by attacking the post before targeting the train. An FC soldier was martyred in an exchange of fire on the morning of March 12. An FC soldier on duty in the train was also martyred during the attack. A total of 354 hostages have been rescued alive, including 37 injured, leading to fears that the death toll may rise. The terrorists did not take any passengers with them. "There are missing persons [a reference to Baloch activists and their relatives picked up by Pakistani intelligence agencies] also in America, Britain and India; in which country and where do they attack their forces and their institutions? "The Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfaraz Bugti says that 'the Indian intelligence agency RAW is the maternal grandmother of terrorists. The state has all the evidence. During the PTl era [when Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan was prime minister from 2018 to 2022], terrorists were brought and settled in Balochistan. The issue of missing persons is being used as a propaganda weapon against the state. No exception will be made in dealing with the elements spreading unrest. "The decision to treat separatists like terrorists has been made. Terrorists have violated all these traditions. That is why I say they should not be called Baloch. Afghan land is being used against us and has been being used for a long time. The world will also have to think that this threat is not only for Pakistan. It should be noted that the new wave of terrorism has become a global problem, causing instability and concern in various regions. "This wave is not only the result of increased activities of traditional terrorist organizations but also taking new forms due to modern techniques and changes in international relations. This wave started due to several reasons, including political instability, economic crisis, the promotion of extremist ideologies, and the growing role of social media. "'Extremist groups are now using technology to spread their ideologies and achieve their goals in new ways, making their activities more complex and violent. The new wave of international terrorism poses challenges to governments. Especially, law enforcement agencies are facing difficulties in combating such advanced technologies and resources that are fueling terrorist incidents. "'This situation increases the importance of international cooperation and intelligence sharing so that effective measures can be taken to prevent terrorism. For us, Balochistan is a sensitive area, where various incidents of terrorism and concern occur. The reasons for the wave of terrorism in Balochistan are various, including the presence of local separatist movements, extremist groups, and international elements playing a prominent role [in aiding terrorism]." "The Solution To The Problem Of Terrorism Is Dependent Not Only On The Domestic Policies Of Pakistan's Government And Military But Also Requires Cooperation And Stable Relations At The International Level" "There are some separatist groups in Balochistan who demand independence of the province from Pakistan. These groups carry out attacks for their own purposes, targeting government institutions, security forces, and non-Baloch civilians. "According to these groups, the unfair distribution of Balochistan's resources and the violation of the rights of local people have led to their struggle. Terrorist organizations active in Balochistan are trying newer methods, including suicide bombings. A screenshot of the Roznama Ummat editorial "It is no longer a secret that India's role behind terrorism in Balochistan is fundamental. India is supporting separatists in Balochistan and promoting terrorism there so that Pakistan's internal security can be weakened. Although India denies these allegations, the red-handed arrest of terrorists like Kulbhushan [Jadhav] is irrefutable proof of Indian terrorism. "These incidents of terrorism have increased in recent times and the security forces are facing these challenges. Due to terrorist attacks in different areas of Balochistan, the local people, security forces, and the government have suffered. The solution to the problem of terrorism is dependent not only on the domestic policies of Pakistan's government and military but also requires cooperation and stable relations at the international level. "Political dialogue, protection of local people's rights and joint measures against terrorism are essential for establishing peace in Balochistan. Along with this, this matter should be raised in a concrete and effective manner with the neighboring countries. Along with diplomatic efforts, the voice should also be raised on international forums. "India was allowed to play openly in Afghanistan during the previous [pre-Taliban] puppet government there. Apparently Indian consulates were closed during the Taliban era which were centers of terrorism. Yet it is beyond comprehension that terrorists are receiving support from there. Because Pakistan had given all possible help to the Taliban and had hoped that the western border would be secured after the establishment of the Taliban government..." [1] Roznama Islam (Pakistan), March 15, 2025. [2] The Kharijites (literally, "those who come out"), were an early Islamic sect that advocated excommunicating Muslims for even minor sins and was proclaimed heretical by the mainstream Sunna. Today, the term is used to brand Muslim groups as extremist [3] Roznama Nawa-i-Waqt (Pakistan), March 16, 2025. [4] Roznama Ummat (Pakistan), March 16, 2025.
