The upper house of Parliament on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the spate of terrorist attacks in Balochistan, while also urging the government to ensure a transparent investigation into the incidents.
The resolution urged the government to ensure a transparent, swift and conclusive investigation into the incidents, and bring the perpetrators, facilitators, and local and international sponsors of terrorism to justice in accordance with the law.
It also called upon the federal and provincial governments to further strengthen intelligence coordination, border security, and counter-terrorism mechanisms, with a special focus on Balochistan.
The resolution condemned the attacks and offered condolences to the families of the martyrs. It also lauded the courage and sacrifices of the security forces and law enforcement agencies, and reiterated the nation?s resolve to foil terrorist attempts.
?The unity of the state and the will of the people will prevail over all forces of violence, extremism, and terrorism,? the resolution said.
It also reaffirmed the Senate?s commitment to peace, development and political inclusion in Balochistan, recognising that ?sustainable security is inseparable from socio-economic progress, good governance, and respect for constitutional rights?.
As many as 92 terrorists were killed on Saturday as security forces repulsed coordinated attacks by members of banned organisations in parts of the provincial capital and around a dozen other cities and towns across Balochistan, the military?s media wing said.
In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said terrorists belonging to Indian-sponsored Fitna al Hindustan ?attempted to disturb peace of Balochistan? by conducting multiple terrorist activities around Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar and Pasni.
The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna al Hindustan to highlight India?s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.
The ISPR said that at the ?behest of their foreign masters, these cowardly acts of terrorism were aimed at disrupting the lives of the local populace and the development of Balochistan?. It said that said 15 security personnel were martyred while repulsing the attacks, while 18 civilians also lost their lives.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had held India responsible for the spate of attacks.
Speaking to the media alongside Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti on Saturday night, he said: ?These were not normal terrorists. India is behind these attacks. I can tell you for sure that India planned these attacks along with these terrorists.?
He said that authorities would go after every single one of those involved and the ?masters behind them?.
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