In a recent press conference, Minister of State for Interior, Senator Talal Chaudhry, revealed that Indian proxies are being trained and operate across the border. The Minister emphasized that Pakistan has provided evidence to the world of India’s direct involvement in terrorism. He stated that the international community has acknowledged Pakistan’s evidence, and the US has designated the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) as a terrorist organization.
Senator Chaudhry claimed that terrorists have been hiding behind ordinary people, disguising themselves as human shields in the name of protecting Baloch rights. However, these terrorists have carried out attacks on schools and markets. The Minister further stated that India has increased its investment in proxies after losing the war, and these proxies have targeted soft targets, including women and children.
Senator Chaudhry expressed concern that the proxies have failed to engage with security forces, opting instead to attack ordinary civilians. He criticized Indian channels for broadcasting commentary that resembled a match, with anchors failing to acknowledge the gravity of the situation. The Minister stated that the proxies are being trained and operating across the border, with many having fled and being pursued by security forces.
The Minister also spoke about the situation in the Tirah Valley, where a jirga of tribal elders has endorsed the federal government’s stance. He criticized the PTI for using security forces to further their political interests and conceal their incompetence. Senator Chaudhry claimed that the provincial government had promised to build a hospital in the Tirah Valley, with 12 new police stations also being planned, but none have been built.
The Minister further stated that schools have not been constructed in various areas of the valley, with 4 billion rupees spent on a project that has not benefited the local people. Senator Chaudhry claimed that the funds were siphoned off, with one account belonging to a “dumper driver” in the infamous Khyber Pass scandal.
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