More than 70 killed in multiple armed attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan

[big_gamer007]

Relevance?

If you are an overseas Pakistani then it makes sense you will blame/ask questions to everyone else instead of your own government/military.

However, if you are a Pakistani citizen living in Pakistan, paying taxes to Pakistani government your ire should be on the government/military as it’s their responsibility to keep the country safe.

Overseas citizens, be it if any country, generally are ones who talk big while living in freedom/safety provided to them by western nations and instead of expecting the same sense of security/freedom from the government of their originating country they give them a free pass and blame “outside” factors.

 

[HalBass9]

If you are an overseas Pakistani then it makes sense you will blame/ask questions to everyone else instead of your own government/military.

However, if you are a Pakistani citizen living in Pakistan, paying taxes to Pakistani government your ire should be on the government/military as it’s their responsibility to keep the country safe.

Overseas citizens, be it if any country, generally are ones who talk big while living in freedom/safety provided to them by western nations and instead of expecting the same sense of security/freedom from the government of their originating country they give them a free pass and blame “outside” factors.

What?

While I cannot speak for others, I can certainly express my own perspective. I encourage you to revisit the thread and carefully examine where I have articulated my criticism of the Pakistani military and government. In doing so, I have also highlighted the complex dynamics of regional geopolitics.

It is not the Pakistanis who are unaware of their government's inability to secure the country, nor of its persistent involvement in economic crises and domestic political instability. Rather, it is the Indians who must come to terms with the fact that their government has been implicated in acts of terrorism within Pakistan.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Key railway bridge in Balochistan hangs over dry river bed after deadly attack

The mangled track of a railway line hung over a dry river bed on Tuesday, after it was targeted in a series of coordinated attacks that killed dozens of people in Balochistan.

The colonial-era bridge — a key link between Balochistan and the rest of the country — was blown apart on Monday, with a section of a fallen track blocking a motorway below and another hanging from a damaged column.

Separatist militants killed dozens on Monday in several early morning attacks in the province which included taking control of a highway and shooting dead 23 people, mostly from Punjab province.

Six people traveling on the motorway near to the Kolpur bridge were also shot dead after militants checked their IDs, according to government officials.

“Explosives were used to attack our main bridge routes yesterday, which has stopped trains from traveling to other parts of the country,” Muhammad Kashif, a senior railway official in Balochistan, told AFP.

“We’re working to clear the road as quickly as possible to ease traffic for the public,” he said. “We do not know how much time it would take to restore the bridge in Bolan.”

The fallen tracks and rubble from the bridge that blocked the road below was being cleared by authorities.

“It’s a steep mountainous area and fear is natural, but the journey has to go on. We often pass through here in a convoy of three or four vehicles,” a truck driver from Sindh told AFP, while waiting for the road to reopen.

Security forces have been battling sectarian, ethnic and separatist violence for decades in impoverished Balochistan, but the coordinated attacks that took place in several districts throughout the province were one of the worst in the region’s history.

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[hoshiarpurexpress]

Absolutely, as if Baluch terrorists don’t get Indian support.

lol

Justice to Balochistan.. shame shame.
We fully support the Baloch right to self determination and rule.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Unproven does not necessarily mean untrue, it simply indicates that the evidence has not yet been substantiated. The people of Pakistan also hold their government and establishment accountable for failing to actively pursue and present their case regarding India's involvement.

Please do. Hopefully we are involved. The Baloch freedom fighters need our full support. India will Nd should help them in all ways possible.

 

[FearlessRoar]

PM directs for measures to improve law and order situation in Balochistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to take all possible steps to improve the law and order situation in Balochistan.

He was talking to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti who called on him in Islamabad today (Tuesday).

The Chief Minister Balochistan gave a detailed briefing to the Prime Minister on the security and overall situation of Balochistan.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said yesterday's terrorist attacks in Balochistan were cowardly acts which cannot be justified.

He said our brave security forces foiled the terrorists' ambitions by sacrificing their lives.

The Prime Minister also directed to identify terrorists and take strong action against them.

PM directs for measures to improve law and order situation in Balochistan

PM directs for measures to improve law and order situation in Balochistan

www.radio.gov.pk

 

[BouncerGuy]

Balochistan IGP changed in wake of terrorist attacks

In the wake of the recent wave of terrorism in Balochistan, the federal government on Wednesday removed Balochistan IGP Abdul Khalique Sheikh from his post and appointed Moazzam Jah Ansari as the new IG of Balochistan Police.

According to notifications issued by the Establishment Division on Wednesday, BS-21 officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) Abdul Khalique Sheikh has been removed from the position and another PSP officer of BS-22 Moazzam Jah Ansari has been appointed as IGP of Balochistan.

Mr Sheikh has been directed to report to the Establishment Division “with immediate effect and until further orders”.

The notification for the appointment of the new IG of Balochistan says: “With the approval of the Federal Government, Mr Moazzam Jah Ansari, a BS-22 Officer of Police Service of Pakistan, presently, serving as Commandant, Frontier Constabulary (FC), under Interior Division, is transferred and posted as Provincial Police Officer (PPO), Government of Balochistan, with immediate effect and until further orders.”

Later in the day, the newly-appointed IGP called on President Asif Ali Zardari.

According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the president stressed the need for taking effective measures to improve law and order situation in Balochistan.

The president expressed his best wishes to the new IGP for the smooth performance of his duties, the statement said.

Balochistan is consistently facing incidents of terrorism as earlier this week at least 50 people, including 14 security men, lost their lives in different parts of province after dozens of militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) — a separatist outfit — had gone on a rampage across the province, storming police stations, blowing up railway tracks, and setting fire to almost three dozen vehicles.

Following recent incidents, President Zardari stressed the need for taking all possible steps to improve security situation in Balochistan and called for effective measures for the complete elimination of terrorists.

The president expressed these views during a meeting with Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti who called on him to discuss a security and law and order situation in the province on Tuesday.

Case registered against militants

Meanwhile, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Balochistan Police on Wednesday registered a case against unknown militants for killing of 23 passengers in the Rara Shram area of Musakhail district.

The case has been registered by CTD of Loralai on behalf of the Station House Officer (SHO) of CTD under Anti-Terrorism Act and other clauses of the Pakistan Penal Code.

According to the FIR, the SHO of Counter Terrorism Department of Loralai said that on the night of August 25, he heard huge blasts and heavy firing. He said that under SOPs, he went on the roof of the police station and saw continuing heavy firing and blasts till 3am.

He further said in the FIR that after reaching additional forces, when he went to the site, he saw blood-stained bodies of bus passengers and truck drivers. He said that 23 people were killed and five others were injured in the blasts and firing, which include three security personnel and other people travelling in the passage buses.

The majority of dead and injured belonged to different areas of Punjab, while two victims of firing were from Duki and Loralai. He said in his statement that around two dozen vehicles were damaged. He further said that on the night of 25 and 26 August terrorist incidents took place in 10 districts of Balochistan, but in Musakhail, the killing was the biggest incident of human loss.

He said the armed men blocked the Loralai-Dera Ghazi Khan Highway and intercepted passenger buses at Rara Shram area of Musakhail district and after identifying passengers belonging to Punjab, offloaded 27 people and later opened fire, killing 23 passengers and injuring five others.

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[FearlessRoar]

PM Shehbaz vows special perks for top officers posted in Balochistan​

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to appoint capable and promising officers to Balochistan, offering them special incentives.

Speaking to participants after the conclusion of an apex committee meeting in Quetta on Thursday, Sharif stressed the need for collective efforts to maintain peace in Balochistan. "We will eradicate terrorism from the country at all costs, and there will be no leniency towards terrorists," he said.

Sharif made it clear that no concessions would be given to enemies of the state. "Negotiations are essential with those who respect Pakistan's flag and Constitution, but under no circumstances can we negotiate with the nation's adversaries," he emphasised.

The prime minister highlighted the importance of appointing competent officers in Balochistan, acknowledging that concerns over security have made some officials reluctant to serve in the province.

To address this, he said a new policy has been formulated. Officers from the 48th Common Training Programme will be posted in Balochistan for one year, followed by postings of officers from the 49th Common Training Programme for one and a half years.

Sharif announced that officers posted in Balochistan would receive special perks, including four air tickets for their families every three months. Additionally, they will be awarded three extra performance points based on their work and achievements.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Shahbaz arrived in Quetta for a day-long visit to address the security situation in Balochistan.

The Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti, welcomed him at the airport, along with Speaker of the Balochistan Assembly, Abdul Khaliq Achakzai.

Accompanying the prime minister were Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Trade Jam Kamal Khan, and Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi.

The prime minister later reviewed the overall security situation while attending a meeting of the Apex Committee in Quetta.

Army Chief Gen Syed Asim Munir and heads of intelligence agencies, as well as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Chief Minister of Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti, and provincial ministers attended the meeting.

Balochistan has recently seen an uptick in violence, including target killings and militant attacks.

On Monday, the province experienced one of its most violent days, with around 50 lives lost in multiple terrorist attacks across various districts.

The deadliest incident occurred in Musakhail, where 23 passengers were executed after being offloaded from a bus. In Kalat, an attack on security forces resulted in 10 deaths, including both civilians and security personnel.

In response to the attacks on innocent civilians, the military has sprung into action carrying out actions across the province to target militants and terrorists alike.

PM Shehbaz vows special perks for top officers posted in Balochistan | The Express Tribune

Says we will eradicate terrorism from the country at all costs, and there will be no leniency towards terrorists

tribune.com.pk

 

[FearlessRoar]

Balochistan attacks aimed at sabotaging upcoming SCO summit, says security czar

Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi on Friday said that the horrific attacks in Balochistan, wherein dozens including security personnel lost their lives, was a “plot to subvert” upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit to be hosted by Pakistan next month.

Balochistan, on August 26, faced a series of horrific attacks that resulted in over 50 deaths, including 14 security personnel, as militants affiliated with the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) targeted civilians, police, and security forces.

In one of the deadliest attacks, at least 23 passengers were killed after being offloaded from passenger buses and trucks in the Rarasham area of Balochistan's Musakhel.

Separately, at least 10 people, including police and Levies personnel, were martyred in a gun attack in Kalat.

Furthermore, at least 14 brave sons of soil, including 10 security forces soldiers and four personnel of law enforcement agencies (LEAs), were martyred in clearance operations, wherein at least 21 militants were neutralised.

Amid the latest terror incidents, Pakistan is set to host SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting from October 15-16.

In this regard, Islamabad extended invitations to all heads of government of the member states, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite strained ties.

Speaking on the floor of the Senate today, the interior minister said that the “completely-planned” Balochistan attacks were carried out by “two to three terrorist organisations”.

"A lot of people are in anguish as they don't want Pakistan to host the [SCO] meeting,” he said, adding that the August 26 incident was a “conspiracy to sabotage the summit”.

Naqvi further said that no operation was being launched in Balochistan while “stringent action would be taken against those who did not accept the state and took up arms”.

He also said that the apex committee reviewed the decisions related to the National Action Plan (NAP) and coordinated with the federal and provincial institutions, adding: “Parliament is supreme and will remain supreme.”

Giving details of the Thursday's meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Quetta, the minister said that dialogue could only be held with those who respect the Constitution of Pakistan and salute the national flag.

He said the meeting decided to provide Rs5 billion to the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) to enhance capacity against terrorism while Rs8 billion including Rs1 billion would be given to each division of the province for the development which would be spent with their local parliamentarians recommendations.

The security czar said that to overcome the shortage of federal government employees as many as 30 to 40 officials would be deputed in the province within two days.

Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks since the Taliban government returned to power in neighbouring Afghanistan in 2021, mostly in the northwestern border province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, but also in southwestern Balochistan, which abuts Afghanistan and Iran.

There were at least 170 militant attacks killing 151 civilians and 114 security personnel in Balochistan last year, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies.

Islamabad accuses Kabul's new rulers of failing to root out militants sheltering on Afghan soil as they prepare to stage assaults on Pakistan.

Balochistan attacks aimed at sabotaging upcoming SCO summit, says security czar

Interior minister says no operation underway in Balochistan Vows stringent actions against those who did not accept state “CTD to be given Rs5bn to enhance capacity against terrorism”.

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[JaDed]

Remarkable how Chinese General visited Pakistan during their separatist/rebel’s death anniversary.

Chinese definitely know how to crush a rebellion, the difference between Tiananmen and Dhaka is there for everyone to see

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Govt to grant special powers to military in Balochistan amid security concerns

The federal government has decided to grant special powers to the army and civil armed forces in light of the security situation in Balochistan.

According to cabinet sources, the federal government has made crucial decisions regarding the security situation in Balochistan. The security forces will have the authority to detain any suspicious individuals suspected of terrorism in advance. The federal cabinet has approved amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997.

Sources revealed that legislation will be enacted to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997. This will provide legal protection for security forces to conduct more effective operations against terrorism and allow for the formation of joint investigation teams comprising intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

Cabinet sources further stated that Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) will conduct comprehensive investigations and gather information on terrorists. Individuals posing national security threats will be subject to detention, and suspected individuals involved in terrorist activities can be detained in advance.


Dunya News

 

[JaDed]

Govt to grant special powers to military in Balochistan amid security concerns

The federal government has decided to grant special powers to the army and civil armed forces in light of the security situation in Balochistan.

According to cabinet sources, the federal government has made crucial decisions regarding the security situation in Balochistan. The security forces will have the authority to detain any suspicious individuals suspected of terrorism in advance. The federal cabinet has approved amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997.

Sources revealed that legislation will be enacted to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997. This will provide legal protection for security forces to conduct more effective operations against terrorism and allow for the formation of joint investigation teams comprising intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

Cabinet sources further stated that Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) will conduct comprehensive investigations and gather information on terrorists. Individuals posing national security threats will be subject to detention, and suspected individuals involved in terrorist activities can be detained in advance.


Dunya News

Well what You know , I’m unsure who wanted this Indian intelligence or Pakistani Establishment ?
Pretty obvious only one entity benefits from this

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Well what You know , I’m unsure who wanted this Indian intelligence or Pakistani Establishment ?
Pretty obvious only one entity benefits from this

Nobody benefits. It will cause more resentment.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Govt to grant special powers to military in Balochistan amid security concerns

The federal government has decided to grant special powers to the army and civil armed forces in light of the security situation in Balochistan.

According to cabinet sources, the federal government has made crucial decisions regarding the security situation in Balochistan. The security forces will have the authority to detain any suspicious individuals suspected of terrorism in advance. The federal cabinet has approved amendments to the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997.

Sources revealed that legislation will be enacted to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997. This will provide legal protection for security forces to conduct more effective operations against terrorism and allow for the formation of joint investigation teams comprising intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

Cabinet sources further stated that Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) will conduct comprehensive investigations and gather information on terrorists. Individuals posing national security threats will be subject to detention, and suspected individuals involved in terrorist activities can be detained in advance.


Dunya News

As if Pakistani Army takes its orders from Shabazz Sharif.