QUETTA: The Balochistan Provincial Assembly (PA) on Wednesday unanimously passed a joint resolution condemning the terrorist incidents that occurred across the province on January 31, 2026.
The session was chaired by Speaker Captain (R) Abdul Khaliq Achakzai. Presenting the resolution, PMLN Parliamentary Leader and Provincial Minister Mir Saleem Khosa said that on January 31, terrorists linked to Fitna al-Hindustan carried out failed attacks in several cities of Balochistan in an attempt to boost their declining morale. These attacks resulted in the martyrdom of innocent civilians, injuries to many others, and involved reprehensible efforts to exploit women through coercion, psychological pressure, and blackmail to use them against the state and society.
The House strongly condemned these cowardly acts, declaring them a failed attempt to sabotage peace, stability, and development in Balochistan. The resolution stated that the nation would never bow before such conspiracies.
The assembly expressed heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with the affected families and prayed for the forgiveness and elevated ranks of the martyrs, as well as speedy recovery for the injured. It also paid tribute to the unwavering resolve, bravery, and sacrifices of law enforcement agencies, whose successful operations led to the elimination of the terrorists involved.
Reaffirming its commitment, the House said the people of Balochistan would remain united against terrorism and violence, stand shoulder-to-shoulder with state institutions and security forces, and would not allow anti-peace elements to succeed under any circumstances.
Participating in the debate, Provincial Minister Mir Aasim Kurd Gailo condemned the attacks and praised security forces for thwarting the terrorists’ cowardly plans, saying law and order is a collective responsibility and terrorism can only be defeated through joint efforts.
Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar said security personnel sacrificed their lives while confronting the enemy, emphasising that targeting innocent people is not a struggle for rights but pure terrorism. He added that constitutional rights had already been granted through the 18th Amendment and accused India of seeking revenge for its failures through proxy elements.
JUI member Mir Zabid Ali Reki said law and order in Balochistan had deteriorated to the point that militants had reached red zones, making road travel unsafe. He urged authorities to listen to public grievances, calling unemployment and flawed policies major contributors to rising terrorism, and stressed the need for dialogue with tribal leaders and aggrieved groups.
Provincial Minister Haji Ali Madad Jatak described the situation as a “war of narratives,” stating that the country’s constitution cannot be changed through threats. He said security personnel were defending the nation against enemies and emphasised collective action against terrorism.
MPA Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman said no area can be liberated and no ideology imposed through force, stressing the importance of winning hearts and addressing internal shortcomings alongside external interference. He said the solution to Balochistan’s issues is political and requires taking the public along.
Parliamentary Secretary Barkat Rind said terrorism would end only if the public stood with security forces, adding that development funds had been allocated but attacks like burning banks were harming ordinary citizens. He urged everyone, not just Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti, to condemn such incidents.
JUI member Ghulam Dastgir Badini raised concerns about police capacity in Noshki, questioning whether local stations had sufficient manpower to confront large groups of militants.
Chief Minister’s Adviser Meena Majeed said it was time for frank discussion, asserting that this was not a rights movement but an attempt to break the country, with young girls being used as fuel for conflict.
Provincial Minister Noor Muhammad Dumar said taking up arms in the name of rights is wrong and that a handful of elements cannot harm Pakistan, which will endure forever.
ANP member Engineer Zamrak Khan Achakzai said Balochistan and another province were suffering from terrorism, reiterating his party’s commitment to non-violence inspired by Bacha Khan. He complained that Assembly resolutions are rarely implemented and called for greater authority to help restore peace.
Following the debate, the joint condemnation resolution was formally adopted by the House.
