Rawalpindi, July 30, 2025: Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that India intensified its proxy war against Pakistan following its defeat in the recent 19-day military confrontation, referred to as “Marka-e-Haq,” which took place from April 22 to May 10.
According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) made these remarks while addressing participants of the 16th National Workshop in Balochistan — a multi-stakeholder forum comprising parliamentarians, civil servants, media professionals, academicians, and youth.
The army chief strongly condemned India’s “blatant sponsorship” of terrorism, labelling such efforts as “failed attempts” to undermine the patriotism and resilience of the people of Balochistan. He warned that Indian-backed terror proxies — described as Fitna-al-Khawarij and Fitna-al-Hindustan — would meet the same humiliation as in Marka-e-Haq.
“These nefarious elements are mere pawns in a hybrid war orchestrated by our adversary,” Field Marshal Munir said, asserting that Pakistan remains fully prepared to respond to both internal and external threats.
He called for a unified national front to counter terrorism, noting that “terrorists recognise no religion, sect, or ethnicity,” and emphasized the need for cohesive national resolve to overcome the menace.
Reaffirming the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to eradicate terrorism, the army chief highlighted the socio-economic development of Balochistan as a cornerstone of national integration. He urged enhanced inter-agency coordination and a national approach to foster long-term provincial progress and stability.
His remarks follow the recently concluded 271st Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) chaired by Field Marshal Munir, in which top military leadership resolved to take “decisive and holistic” action against India-sponsored terror networks operating in Pakistan.
The CCC also took serious note of “baseless accusations” from the Indian military leadership — seen as an attempt to deflect attention from its recent military setbacks in Marka-e-Haq.
These concerns were further echoed by ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry in a recent interview with Al Jazeera, where he accused India of acting as a “regional bully” and orchestrating targeted transnational killings in Pakistan. Lt Gen Chaudhry cited “credible evidence” pointing to the involvement of Indian intelligence officers using criminal syndicates for cross-border assassinations.
As tensions remain high, Pakistan’s military leadership continues to emphasize its commitment to regional peace while maintaining full readiness to defend national sovereignty and dignity.
