Washington and Abu Dhabi denounce violence as ISPR says 92 militants killed and 18 civilians martyred
A damaged vehicle is pictured near the site of an explosion after an attack by Baloch insurgents in Quetta in Balochistan province on Saturday. PHOTO: AFP
The United States and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks in Balochistan on January 31 and expressed solidarity with Pakistan.
In a post on
Chargé d’affaires Natalie Baker condemns terror attacks in Balochistan
The United States strongly condemns the January 31 attacks and acts of terrorist violence against security personnel and civilians in Balochistan, claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army, a…
— US Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) February 1, 2026
“On behalf of the United States, I extend our deepest condolences and condolences to the victims of terrorism, their families and all those affected,” Baker said.
He said the Pakistani people “deserve to live free of violence and fear,” adding that the United States stood with Pakistan in the face of such attacks.
“The United States remains a steadfast partner to Pakistan in its efforts to ensure peace and stability,” he said. “We stand in solidarity with Pakistan during this difficult time.”
In an official statement on Day X, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as “criminal acts” and expressed its firm rejection of all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism aimed at destabilizing security and peace.
“The United Arab Emirates strongly denounces these terrorist attacks that took place in several cities in Balochistan, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which tragically caused the death of several innocent people,” the statement said.
A day before, reactions also arrived from other countries. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom “condemns and denounces the terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various parts of Balochistan province.”
#Statement | The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the condemnation and denunciation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various parts of the province of Balochistan in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/ffnW2zNUXd
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) January 31, 2026
The British High Commissioner said: “Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and with all those affected. We support Pakistan in its rejection of terrorism and in our shared commitment to peace and security.”
The United Kingdom today condemns the terrorist attacks in parts of Balochistan. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and with all those affected. We support Pakistan in its rejection of terrorism and in our shared commitment to peace and security.
— United Kingdom in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰 (@ukinpakistan) January 31, 2026
The Turkish embassy said: “We will continue to support brotherly Pakistan in its fight against all forms of terrorism.”
We condemn in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attacks that took place in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. We wish Allah’s mercy for those who lost their lives and a speedy recovery for the injured.
We will continue to support brother Pakistan in its fight against…
— Türkiye in Pakistan (@TC_IslamabadBE) January 31, 2026
On Saturday, terrorists carried out a series of coordinated attacks at multiple locations in Balochistan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), 92 terrorists were killed by security forces, while 18 civilians were martyred.
The military said that during the clearing operations and intense fighting, “15 brave sons of the soil, after having fought valiantly, made the ultimate sacrifice and embraced martyrdom.”
Read: 92 terrorists killed and 15 security personnel martyred as attacks thwarted across Balochistan: ISPR
The banned separatist group Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attacks in a social media post, describing them as the second phase of “Operation Heroof”.
The government has designated the BLA and other Baloch groups as “Fitna al Hindustan,” alleging that they are acting as proxies for India to destabilize Pakistan through hybrid warfare. Authorities say the BLA’s suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, has developed links with other anti-Pakistan militant groups operating from Afghanistan.
Security sources also claimed that Indian media and Indian-linked social media accounts amplified support for Fitna al Hindustan during the attacks, highlighting what they described as a coordinated hostile information campaign.
