Pakistan: Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Friday vowed a decisive state response against foreign-backed elements seeking to destabilise Balochistan and obstruct its development.
Speaking during an interaction with Balochistan’s political leadership and community notables, Field Marshal Munir said Fitna al-Khawarij and Fitna al-Hindustan were being used as foreign-sponsored proxies to undermine peace, disrupt development and create divisions between the state and the people.
He said the hostile designs would be defeated through national unity and a resolute response, stressing that peace and stability were essential for unlocking Balochistan’s economic potential, attracting investment and converting its human and natural resources into prosperity.
CDF Calls for Countering Hostile Propaganda
Field Marshal Munir also called for a comprehensive response to hostile propaganda and false narratives concerning Balochistan. He urged political leaders, community figures and wider society to project the province’s development, potential and aspirations while strengthening social cohesion.
The CDF stressed that Balochistan’s future was inseparable from Pakistan’s, while highlighting the province’s youth as a key driver of sustainable development. He said providing young people with opportunities to participate in national progress remained essential to Balochistan’s long-term stability.
Balochistan’s political and community leadership reaffirmed their commitment to peace, development and prosperity and pledged to stand with the state and armed forces against foreign-sponsored threats. Participants also expressed their resolve to advance people-centric development and work toward a peaceful, stable and prosperous province.