NA Adopts Resolution Calling for ‘Aggressive’ National Response Against Terrorism’s Sponsors, Facilitators

Pakistan's defence minister seeks deployment of large numbers of troops in restive Balochistan

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stressed the urgent necessity of deploying additional troops to Balochistan, citing the province's vast territory and a troubling spike in militant activity. He drew attention to the intertwined nature of criminality and terrorism, alleging that certain factions in Balochistan receive backing from India.

‘Nobody in Pakistan will be allowed to rationalise violence,’ says Asif after attacks in Balochistan

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Monday that the state’s bottom line was that “nobody in Pakistan will be allowed to rationalise violence”. “When you try to rationalise violence or dress it up as a freedom movement — it is not acceptable because it is not true. This is a cover to legitimise criminal activities,” he said while addressing the National Assembly. Asif made these remarks while briefing the House on the security situation in Balo…

NA resolution condemns Balochistan violence; Asif demands action against peacewreckers

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday passed a resolution condemning recent incidents of violence in Balochistan, while Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has demanded that the elements who are attempting to provoke the Baloch people be brought to justice. According to the private channel, the condemnation resolution against the recent Balochistan incidents was presented in the National Assembly by Minister for Parliamentary Af…

Pak's defence minister seeks deployment of large numbers of troops in restive Balochistan

Islamabad, Feb 2 (PTI) Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday said that the government needed to deploy large numbers of troops in Balochistan due to the restive province's vast geography, amid the serious security situation and recent surge in attacks.His remarks came as the security forces killed 177 militants in operations after terrorists launched simultaneous attacks at 12 locations in the volatile province.Addressing the Nation…

Khawaja Asif calls for massive troop surge in Balochistan

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Balochistan requires a large-scale deployment of security forces due to its vast size and worsening security situation. He made the remarks during a session of the National Assembly while addressing the recent wave of coordinated militant attacks across the province. The minister said Balochistan makes up more than 40 percent of Pakistan’s total land area. He added that controlling such a large and rug…

Asif says criminal nexus behind unrest in Balochistan after oil smuggling crackdown

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday claimed that the recent spike in violence in Balochistan is being driven by criminal networks whose “fake covers” of nationalism, politics and human rights movements have collapsed following a crackdown on oil smuggling. “These groups no longer represent any political or ideological movement. What has emerged is a movement of criminals,” Asif said, adding that the unrest was triggered by efforts to recover…