- Pakistanis deserve to live free from violence and fear: Natalie Baker.
- The Charge d’Affaires of the United States condemns the attacks carried out by the BLA.
- Riyadh reaffirms its rejection of all terrorist acts and expresses its solidarity.
International condemnations have poured in following the coordinated attacks in several districts of Balochistan, which left 18 civilians and 15 security personnel martyred.
In a statement issued on Sunday, US chargé d’affaires Natalie Baker condemned the attacks by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), which targeted both security personnel and civilians.
“I extend our deepest condolences and condolences to the victims of terrorism, their families and all those affected. The Pakistani people deserve to live free of violence and fear.”
“The United States remains a steadfast partner to Pakistan in its efforts to ensure peace and stability. We stand in solidarity with Pakistan during this difficult time,” the US envoy said.
The conviction comes as terrorists affiliated with the Indian-sponsored Fitna al-Hindustan (FAH) carried out multiple attacks on civilians in Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar and Pasni.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies responded promptly, launching intense clearance operations across the province and killing 92 Indian-backed terrorists, including three suicide bombers, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said a day earlier.
The elimination of 92 terrorists has taken the total death toll in ongoing operations in Balochistan over the last two days to 133, following the killing of 41 terrorists in two separate operations on January 29.
In Harnai district, 30 terrorists were killed during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO), while 11 more were eliminated in Panjgur district.
Saudi Arabia reaffirms its solidarity
In addition to the United States, the Saudi Foreign Ministry, in a statement, also condemned the terrorist attacks.
“The Kingdom reaffirms its firm rejection of all terrorist and extremist acts, and its solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and its security efforts to preserve its territorial integrity.”
“The Kingdom also expresses its most sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Government and people of Pakistan, and wishes the injured a speedy recovery,” the statement added.
‘Support Pakistan’, say UK and Turkiye
Furthermore, the UK also condemned the attacks in 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,” read the statement issued by the British High Commissioner on X.
Meanwhile, in a statement on
“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 all forms of terrorism,” he said.
“Planned attacks from India”
Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who visited Quetta after the attacks, claimed that the attacks were planned from India and vowed to pursue militants and their masterminds without exception.
He considered it necessary for the world to know who was behind the violence, adding that India had orchestrated the attacks.
Meanwhile, Baloch Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said that among the civilian victims of the terror attacks was a Baloch family from Khuzdar.
Suspended train service
Meanwhile, train services from Quetta to other parts of Balochistan remain suspended for the second day today, Pakistan Railways officials said.
The Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express did not leave Quetta for the second day today, while another Chaman-bound passenger train also did not leave for its destination, officials added.
Also, according to Dera Ghazi Khan Deputy Commissioner Usman Khalid, all routes from Punjab to Balochistan have been closed.
Fort Munro Highway and Taunsa-Musa Khel road leading to Balochistan are closed,” Khalid said, adding that currently passengers cannot travel to Balochistan via Dera Ghazi Khan.
Traffic has also been stopped at the Buwata and Sakhi Sarwar border points, the deputy commissioner added.
