Pakistan’s National Assembly passed a resolution on Tuesday strongly condemning recent terrorist incidents in Balochistan, with the house asserting that available evidence points to external patronage and raising ‘serious concerns about the role of India’.
The resolution, introduced by Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, also commended the timely and effective action of security forces and expressed solidarity with the families of martyrs and those injured.
The house voiced concerns that terrorist networks are attempting to exploit women through coercion and blackmail, a practice it described as contrary to Islamic, Pakistani, and Baloch values. It made clear that attacks on civilians are unpardonable crimes and insisted the state must adopt a zero-tolerance policy against such elements.
The motion further noted that some neighbouring countries are allegedly promoting terrorism through logistics, financial support, training, and propaganda networks. It demanded an immediate and coordinated national response on all political, diplomatic, military, and intelligence fronts.
During a subsequent debate on the law and order situation, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhary stated that Pakistan will win the war against terrorism. He affirmed that security forces are effectively fulfilling their duties, noting that 177 terrorists had been killed during various engagements.
Mr Chaudhary explicitly accused India of supporting terrorist elements in Balochistan, lamenting that these foreign-backed groups target new infrastructure developments in the province. He called for all political parties to unite in support of the security forces.
Other members of the Lower House also contributed to the discussion. Aliya Kamran advocated for resolving issues in Balochistan through dialogue, while Sofia Saeed and Asad Qaiser both emphasised the need for full implementation of the National Action Plan. Ijaz ul Haq reiterated the allegation that India is providing weapons and finances to terrorists in the region.
In a separate legislative action, the National Assembly passed another resolution urging the United Nations and the international community to play an effective role in resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute according to the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Moved by Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, the resolution called upon the world to compel India to end human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, release all political prisoners, and allow unhindered access to international human rights organisations.
The motion demanded that India immediately reverse its “illegal actions of 5th August 2019” and welcomed a past offer of mediation from former US President Donald Trump.
Furthermore, the resolution rejected any unilateral decision by India concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, stressing that such actions threaten regional peace and stability and would be considered an “act of war.”
The house declared its unwavering solidarity with the Kashmiri people until their legitimate aspirations are realised.
The National Assembly will now meet on Friday at 11 a.m.