Islamabad-Balochistan Unrest a ‘National War’, Not Just Army’s Battle,Senator Kakar, Amidst the nation’s mourning of recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan, Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has characterized the fight against terrorism as a “national war” that transcends the efforts of security forces and intelligence agencies. During a Senate session, Kakar emphasized that this conflict requires a collective approach, stating, “This is a national war, not an isolated fight of the Frontier Corps, Pakistan Army, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Military Intelligence (MI), and Intelligence Bureau (IB).”
Kakar’s remarks follow a series of devastating attacks in Balochistan, resulting in the loss of over two dozen lives, including security personnel. The senator stressed that the state alone holds the prerogative over violence, warning against attempts to create divisions between institutions responsible for managing violence.
To achieve victory in this war, Kakar advocated for acknowledging security forces and law enforcement agencies as protectors of the nation. He emphasized the need for comprehensive support, including legal, financial, and narrative-building assistance.
Kakar also highlighted the terrorists’ objectives, noting that they target anyone standing with the state, regardless of ethnicity. He criticized the narrative of Baloch terrorist outfits, which claim a separate identity and aim to establish a new state.
Addressing negotiations with terrorists, Kakar emphasized that dialogue is merely a tool for achieving a defined end goal. He censured those who misled the nation regarding talks with militants, calling for a unified effort to address internal confusion and forge a way forward through serious debate.
Key points:
– Senator Kakar terms the fight against terrorism a “national war”
– Emphasizes collective approach, transcending security forces and intelligence agencies
– Warns against creating divisions between institutions responsible for managing violence
– Advocates for comprehensive support for security forces and law enforcement agencies
– Highlights terrorists’ objectives, including targeting anyone standing with the state
– Criticizes narrative of Baloch terrorist outfits, which claim a separate identity
– Emphasizes need for defined end goal in negotiations with terrorists
– Calls for unified effort to address internal confusion and forge a way forward
