Field Marshal Asim Munir has accused India of escalating its proxy war against Pakistan in retaliation for its defeat in “Marka-e-Haq,” the 19-day military conflict between the two nations earlier this year. In a statement made during the 16th National Workshop in Balochistan, Munir condemned India’s support for terrorist groups, labeling it as a failed attempt to undermine the patriotism of the Baloch people and destabilize Pakistan.
Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), delivered a strong rebuke to India’s ongoing proxy war efforts, emphasizing that these efforts had intensified after India’s defeat in “Marka-e-Haq” — a conflict that spanned from April 22 to May 10, 2025. According to Munir, India’s sponsorship of terrorism is an attempt to exploit ethnic divisions within Pakistan, particularly targeting the Baloch community’s sense of national pride and unity.
The COAS referred to these proxies as part of a broader strategy to advance India’s “Fitna-al-Khawarij” and “Fitna-al-Hindustan” agendas, describing them as integral components of a hybrid war against Pakistan. He reassured that these terror proxies would meet the same humiliating defeat that they suffered in the 2025 conflict, stressing that the Pakistani military was prepared to confront any such threats head-on.
Munir’s remarks were made during his interaction with participants of the 16th National Workshop in Balochistan, which brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, including parliamentarians, media personnel, civil servants, and youth. The army chief called for a unified national response to terrorism, stressing that such threats transcended religious, sectarian, and ethnic boundaries. He urged the country to respond with collective resolve, ensuring national cohesion in the face of these external challenges.
The COAS reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to eradicating terrorism from its soil and emphasized the need for socio-economic upliftment in Balochistan to further strengthen national unity. Munir noted that regional peace remained a cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy, but the country would not hesitate to protect its prestige and the well-being of its citizens from internal or external threats.
His comments follow a recent statement from the Pakistan Army’s top brass at the 271st Corps Commanders’ Conference, where they committed to taking comprehensive and decisive action against Indian-backed proxies. During the conference, Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Director General ISPR, condemned India’s role in supporting terror cells and transnational killings in Pakistan, calling New Delhi a “bully” and highlighting the involvement of Indian intelligence officers in orchestrating targeted killings.
Field Marshal Munir also underscored the importance of development initiatives in Balochistan, stressing that inter-agency cooperation and a cohesive national approach were vital for propelling the region’s progress and contributing to the broader advancement of Pakistan.
