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Express Tribune
3 days ago
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Security forces kill four terrorists in Balochistan
Security forces killed four terrorists in a counter-terrorism operation in the Pahrod area of Balochistan province on Saturday night, intelligence sources said on Sunday. The operation targeted operatives of a group identified by authorities as 'Fitna-e-Hindustan', which has been connected to a series of recent attacks in the province. Read: Major martyred, three India-backed terrorists killed in Awaran IBO: ISPR Security forces launched the raid after confirming movement of terrorists in the area, they said. Weapons and a flag belonging to the group were seized from the terrorists during the raid. A clearance operation is ongoing to secure the region. 'Terrorists and facilitators of Fitna-e-Hindustan will be made an example,' said intelligence sources, referring to ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. Earlier, in Kalat district, at least three passengers were killed and seven injured after a passenger coach travelling from Karachi to Quetta came under fire near Niemurgh Cross. In another attack Terrorists belonging to Fitna al-Hindustan abducted and executed nine passengers after removing them from buses in Loralai district.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
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Three dead in gun attack on bus carrying Qawwali ensemble
Listen to article At least three people were martyred, while seven others sustained injuries in a deadly gun attack on a passenger coach near Niemurgh Cross in the Kalat district of Balochistan on Wednesday, local officials and the provincial government spokesperson confirmed. The deceased, all belonging to a Qawwali group from Karachi were heading to the Balochistan capital to perform in an event there. The provincial government officials accused the Fitna al-Hindustan — the Indian proxy insurgents — for the indiscriminate killing of innocent civilians. Elsewhere in the province, a security force officer was martyred, while three Indian proxy terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the Awaran district, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release. The bus attack came after last week's similar assault in the Loralai district, in which nine passengers were abducted and shot dead after their identity check by terrorists. That attack was claimed by an India-backed Baloch terrorist outfit. The officials said that the passenger bus came under fire from unidentified armed men, while it was traveling from Karachi to Quetta, adding that the police and rescue teams responded immediately, and shifted the victims to a hospital and began search operations for the perpetrators. "The injured are being provided medical assistance at the DHQ [District Headquarters] Hospital in Kalat," Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said in a statement. "Security personnel are present at the location, and investigation is in progress," he added. Though there was no immediate confirmation of the identities of the victims from the Balochistan government officials, sources in Karachi said that they were part of the 15-member group, and were travelling to Quetta for a Qawwali performance. The sources said that the victims belonged to the Majid Ali Sabri group, based in Karachi's Pir Illahi Bux Colony. In a social media post, a group member, Nadeem, was heard saying that the attack happened when they were about 45 minutes of drive away from their destination. The man was heard as saying that three members of the group had died because of the firing and many others were injured. "What was our fault? We are the people who perform Qawwali and recite Naat Sharif," the man said in the viral video. It is learnt that Majid Ali Sabri group were not related to famous Sabri Brothers — Ghulam Farid Sabri and Maqbool Sabri. Talha Sabri, son of Ghulam Farid Sabri and younger brother another famous Qawwal of the family, Amjad Sabri, said that the victims were not related the Sabri Qawwal family. "Majid Ali and Nadeem Ali, who are the victims of the tragic incident, belong to a Qawwal family. We pray for Allah's mercy on those, who died in the tragedy and the quick recovery of those who sustained injuries," Talha Sabri told The Express Tribune. The motive behind the Kalat assault remains unclear, but Balochistan has been gripped by a deadly violence, being carried out by insurgent groups, which are supported by the India. Last week, Fitna-e-Hindustan terrorists killed at least nine bus passengers after checking their identities in Loralai. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti accused the Fitna-e-Hindustan for the cowardly attack on the innocent civilians. "The attack on a passenger coach in Kalat is a cowardly and despicable act of terrorism. The loss of precious lives is an irreparable loss," he said in a post on X. "The terrorist organizations of Fitna-al Hind, which earlier gave the impression of attacks based on identity, are now targeting civilians indiscriminately, which clearly shows that this war is against every Pakistani," he added. "We will foil it at all costs!" Condemnations pour in President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed their deep sorrow over the martyrdom of innocent civilians. The president said that terrorists wanted to disrupt peace and stability in the province because they were the enemies of humanity. "The terrorists who harm the lives and property of innocent and unarmed civilians will have to pay a very heavy price," The Prime Minister Office Media Wing quoted Prime Minister Shehbaz in a press release, as saying The president and the prime minister reaffirmed that the government and the security forces were fully determined to eliminate terrorism from the country. "With the support of the nation, we will eradicate the cancer of terrorism from the country," Zardari said, according to President Secretariat Press Wing. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the attack by Fitna-ul-Hindustan terrorists on a passenger bus. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also condemned the terrorist attack, terming it "a very barbaric act". Awaran IBO Meanwhile, the ISPR, the media wing of the military, said in a press release that an officer was martyred, while three Indian proxy terrorists were killed in an IBO, which was carried out in the Awaran district on the reported presence of the terrorists, belonging to Indian Proxy Fitna al Hindustan. "During the conduct of operation, own troops effectively engaged the terrorist location and resultantly, three Indian sponsored terrorists were sent to hell," it said. "However, during the intense fire exchange, Major Syed Rabnawaz Tariq (age: 34 years, resident of District Muzafarabad), a brave officer who was leading his troops from the front, fought gallantly and paid the ultimate sacrifice," it added. The ISPR said that sanitisation operation was being conducted to eliminate any other terrorist found in the area, as "the security forces of Pakistan are determined to wipe out the menace of Indian Sponsored Terrorism from the country, and such sacrifices of our brave men further strengthen our resolve". (WITH INPUT FROM OUR KARACHI CORRESPONDENT AFTAB KHAN)
Express Tribune
12-07-2025
- Politics
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CM Bugti calls for correction of misleading Balochistan narrative nationally, globally
Listen to article Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has noted that the narrative being promoted at both national and international levels regarding province is often inconsistent with facts and requires correction to reflect a balanced and accurate perspective. He urged human rights organisations to develop an impartial and fact-based understanding of Balochistan's history, current realities, and overall situation. Chief Minister Bugti shared these views during a meeting with a delegation from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Quetta on Saturday. The meeting involved detailed discussions on law and order, the human rights situation, and the province's social development initiatives. Bugti clarified that the accession of the State of Kalat to Pakistan was the result of a mutual agreement, not coercion. He alleged that certain groups deliberately distort historical facts to mislead those unfamiliar with the region's true history. Read More: Terrorists slaughter nine passengers Referring to recent terrorist incidents, he strongly condemned the targeted killings of innocent passengers based on their identity, describing it as part of a broader agenda orchestrated by hostile foreign powers, particularly India. He emphasised that these terrorist acts have nothing to do with a legitimate struggle for rights, but rather form part of an organised attempt to destabilise and divide Pakistan. 'What kind of rights movement involves killing people based on their ethnic identity?' the chief minister asked, questioning the legitimacy of such violent actions. Bugti further stated that the elements behind such attacks reject dialogue and openly speak about dividing Pakistan — a mindset, he stressed, that is unacceptable in any civilised state or society. He reiterated that the state has a constitutional and legal responsibility to protect the lives and property of its citizens, and this obligation will be fulfilled under all circumstances. A day earlier, terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Hindustan on Thursday killed at least nine passengers after abducting them from buses in the Loralai district of Balochistan, a district administration official and the provincial government spokesperson said. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that the terrorists, who carried out this gruesome attack belonged to the "Fitna-al-Hindustan". The term refers to India-funded terrorist organisations operating in Balochistan. Also Read: Seven 'India-backed terrorists' killed in Balochistan On the issue of missing persons, Bugti acknowledged the seriousness of the matter but noted that it is not exclusive to Balochistan — similar cases occur in other provinces of Pakistan and globally. However, he expressed concern that in Pakistan, there is a tendency to blame state institutions without presenting solid evidence. He pointed out that in several verified cases, individuals initially labelled as 'missing' were later found to be involved in serious terrorist activities.
Express Tribune
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Bodies of nine slain passengers sent home
Mourners in Multan carry the coffin of a victim of the latest terrorist carnage in Balochistan to graveyard. PHOTO: ONLINE Listen to article The bodies of nine passengers martyred in a terrorist attack in the Sardhaka area overnight were sent to their hometowns in Punjab for burial on Friday, as the provincial government expanded the scope of law-enforcement agencies (LEAs) to launch decisive actions against the perpetrators. Those slaughtered in the late-night terrorist attack belonged to the Lahore, Gujrat, Khanewal, Gujranwala, Lodhran, Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh, and Attock districts. They included two brothers Jabbar and Usman from Dunyapur. Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that Fitna al Hindustan, a term used for Indian-backed terrorist organisations in Balochistan, had carried out attacks at three different places. The terrorist attack occurred near the boundary between the Zhob and Loralai districts. The bodies were brought to Zhob, where they were received by Deputy Commissioner Usman Khalid and Border Military Police Commandant Asad Khan Chandia. The victims, who were travelling from Quetta to Lahore, were identified as Muhammad Irfan, Dera Ghazi Khan; Sabir Hussain, Gujranwala; Muhammad Asif, Chowk Qureshi; Ghulam Saeed, Khanewal; Muhammad Junaid, Lahore; Muhammad Bilal, Attock; Bilawal, Gujrat and Jabbar and Usman, Dunyapur. The funeral prayers for brothers Jabbar Toor and Usman Toor were held at Government Boys High School, Dunyapur in the Lodhran district. Relatives said that the victims were traveling to attend the funeral of their father. Meanwhile, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti ordered the law-enforcement agencies to launch an immediate and decisive action against those involved in the Sardhaka massacre, authorising them to act beyond the "usual limits of the levies and police jurisdictions, if required". The chief minister chaired a security meeting in the provincial capital to review the law and order situation in the province, and received a briefing from the Balochistan inspector general of police on the Sardhaka incident and the updates on the ongoing investigation and security operations in the area. "The pursuit of these terrorists will continue until they are brought to justice. There will be no compromise on enforcing the law in Balochistan," the chief minister said, adding that security forces have been authorised to act beyond the usual limits of levies and police jurisdictions. 'Barbaric act' President Asif Ali Zardari described the killing of passengers as a "barbaric act" and said that it was part of Fitna al-Hindustan's broader conspiracy to destabilise Pakistan. He reaffirmed the state's commitment to purge the country of Fitna al-Hindustan and their facilitators at all costs. Similarly, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Sardhaka massacre, terming it "blatant terrorism". He asserted that the perpetrators would be dealt with through full state force. "The blood of innocent people will be avenged," he said, blaming India for supporting such acts against unarmed civilians. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi denounced the killings as "cowardly barbarism" by "Indian?sponsored terrorists and their local facilitators", vowing nationwide pursuit and punishment of the perpetrators. He reaffirmed the state's commitment to thwart all plots against national peace and integrity. (WITH INPUT FROM APP)
Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Bodies of victims killed in Balochistan bus attack sent to Punjab for burial
The bodies of nine passengers who were abducted and killed in Balochistan's Loralai district last night were recovered and transported to their hometowns in Punjab for last rites, officials said on Friday. Assistant Commissioner Naveed Alam said seven of the victims have been identified—hailing from Lodhran, Dera Ghazi Khan, Gujrat, Attock, Khanewal, and Gujranwala—while two remain unidentified due to missing documentation. Among those killed were brothers Usman and Jabir, who were travelling back to Punjab with their family to attend their father's funeral scheduled for 9am today. Sabir, their brother, shared on social media that their father had died the previous day. On Thursday night, terrorists allegedly affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan gunned down at least nine passengers from Punjab-bound buses passing through Sardhaka area of Balochistan's Loralai district. The assailants checked the passengers' ID cards and reportedly targetted individuals with Punjab addresses. The incident occured near the N-70 highway at a site along the Loralai-Zhob border. Read: Terrorists slaughter nine passengers Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said that the terrorists, who carried out this gruesome attack, belonged to the Fitna al-Hindustan. In May this year, the government designated all terrorist organisations in Balochistan as Fitna-al-Hindustan. The term refers to Indian-backed and/or sponsored terrorist organisations operating in Balochistan. Proscibed group Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) reportedly claimed responsibility for the killings, stating it blocked the highway between Musakhail-Makhtar and Khajuri before targeting the passengers. 'Barbaric act' Condemnations poured in shortly after the attack. President Asif Ali Zardari described the killings as a 'barbaric act' and said that it was part of Fitna al-Hindustan's broader conspiracy to destabilise Pakistan, according to state-run Radio Pakistan. He reaffirmed the state's commitment to cleanse the country of all such threats and their facilitators, saying, 'We will clear our land of Fitna al-Hindustan at all costs'. Similarly, PM Shehbaz condemned the attack in the strongest terms, terming it 'blatant terrorism'. He asserted that the perpetrators would be dealt with through full state force. 'The blood of innocent people will be avenged,' he said, blaming the Indian state for supporting such acts against unarmed civilians. Meanwhile, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi denounced the killings as "cowardly barbarism" by 'India‑sponsored terrorists and their local facilitators', vowing nationwide pursuit and punishment of the perpetrators. لورالائی اور موسی خیل کے قریب قومی شاہراہ پر سرہ ڈاکئی کے مقام پر فتنہ الہندوستان کے دہشتگردوں کی بزدلانہ کارروائی وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کی بے گناہ و معصوم مسافروں کو نشانہ بنانے کی شدید الفاظ میں مذمت — Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) July 10, 2025 He expressed sympathy for the bereaved families and reaffirmed the state's commitment to thwart all plots against national peace and integrity. Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemned the attack as well, describing it as 'blatant terrorism' and an unforgivable crime committed solely based on Pakistani identity. Pledging a severe response, he said that the perpetrators had shown themselves to be 'cowardly beasts' rather than human beings, and vowed that the state would pursue them relentlessly, leaving them no place to hide.
