Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army and the people of Balochistan stand united and would defeat every conspiracy aimed at destabilising Pakistan.
Addressing more than 4,000 students from 18 cities participating in the ISPR Summer Camp, the Chief Minister said Pakistan was established to endure and no hostile design against the country would succeed.
Emphasizing the close bond between the province and the federation, Bugti said Pakistan and Balochistan are inseparable, expressing confidence that the province would continue its journey towards lasting peace and stability.
Referring to the security situation in Balochistan, he said terrorists had brutally martyred many brave residents of the province because they refused to support their agenda. The terrorists had also targeted the Mangi Dam project, describing it as a vital source of water supply for the people of Balochistan, he said.
The CM said terrorism and violence can never be justified under any circumstances and reiterated the government’s resolve to eliminate the menace through the collective efforts of the security forces and the people.
Regarding the recent attack on police, he said the force that went to provide reinforcement also came under attack. A judicial commission had been constituted and all facts would be brought before the nation, he said.
Sarfraz Bugti said some political leaders spread misleading propaganda against the state during the Quetta sit-in despite Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claiming responsibility for the attack. Such narratives were part of an organized conspiracy to mislead the youth and weaken the state, he said.
Referring to Pakistan’s recent conflict with India, he said Pakistan, under the leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, gave a strong response to Indian aggression.
He said the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces during Marka-e-Haq, while terrorists fighting at India’s behest witnessed the fate of their masterminds during the operation.
The CM said Afghan territory was being used for terrorist activities against Pakistan. He said that militant groups operating against Pakistan were receiving support from India’s intelligence agency.
Expressing optimism about the future, Sarfraz Bugti said the country’s future is bright and that every citizen would one day be able to live freely without fear.