Director General ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry firmly stated that no civilian should suffer due to the actions of a single terrorist. During a session with Balochistan’s students, he clarified that the military avoids indiscriminate operations, instead relying on precise, intelligence-based strikes to protect innocent lives. He paid tribute to Major Muhammad Anwar Kakar, a hero who neutralized terrorists in Gwadar, and emphasized the daily sacrifices of soldiers and civilians alike in securing Pakistan.
The DG ISPR underscored that lasting security depends on local cooperation, not brute force. “Withdrawing troops without public support risks allowing threats to resurge,” he warned, urging communities to help identify terrorists. He assured that while harboring militants would bring consequences, the broader population would never be unjustly targeted. The military’s partnership with local administrations ensures accountability while safeguarding civilians.
Praising Balochistan’s resilience, Lt. Gen. Chaudhry noted how citizens actively report terrorist presence, proving their commitment to peace. He highlighted the province’s diversity—over 30% Pashtun—and noted more ethnic Baloch live outside Balochistan than within, debunking isolationist narratives. Citing achievers like Cambridge-educated scientist Samad Yar Jang and female deputy commissioners, he showcased Balochistan’s educated youth as architects of their own future.
Concluding with a unifying message, the DG ISPR rooted Pakistan’s identity in Lā ilāha illallāh, transcending ethnic or regional divides. “The nation’s strength lies in this shared principle,” he affirmed, reinforcing that security and progress hinge on unity, not division. His address balanced firm counter-terrorism measures with a vision of inclusivity, urging all Pakistanis to stand together against threats.
