Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan will defeat India and Afghanistan in proxy attacks. He claimed that support from the Baloch people is key to national security. He accused terrorists operating in Balochistan of working as Afghan agents to destabilize the region.
Speaking outside Parliament House, Khawaja Asif said these groups are trying to blackmail the Pakistani state. He added that they receive backing from foreign powers to attack Pakistan. He warned that the government will respond firmly to all violent activities.
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The minister highlighted decades of development in Balochistan, including new roads, schools, and hospitals. He said that democracy and political rights belong fully to the Baloch people. He also stressed that locals should have complete control over their natural resources and economic benefits.
Khawaja Asif reiterated that the federal government stands with ordinary citizens and provincial authorities in Balochistan. He said security forces will take decisive action against terrorism. He accused India and Afghanistan of supporting proxies to create instability along Pakistan’s borders.
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He further mentioned that Indian spy Kulbhushan Yadav is in Pakistan’s custody and linked him to several terror attacks. He said Pakistan has evidence proving India’s involvement in cross-border terrorism. He called for unity among citizens to protect the country’s sovereignty and maintain peace.