RAWALPINDI (ANN): Pakistan’s military spokesperson has categorically rejected the notion of any separatist movement in the country, stressing that the unrest in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is not political dissent but open terrorism.
In an interview with a German magazine, ISPR DG Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry blamed India for terrorist activities inside Pakistan using the Afghan soil as a base for operations.
Lt Gen Chaudhry clarified that Pakistan faces terrorism, not separatism. He described BLA as “Fitna-ul-Hindustan” and TTP as “Fitna-ul-Khawarij”, both of which he called Indian assets used to destabilize Pakistan. He further claimed that the gunned down members of Fitna-ul-Hindustan in Balochistan were on the missing persons list. He stressed that aggression by these groups is fueled directly by India’s policies.
“The West must recognize that India is a terrorist state that uses terrorism as a political tool,” he said.
General Chaudhry revealed that India exploits Afghan territory as an operational base for terrorism against Pakistan. He also voiced concern that American weapons left behind in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal are now being used in terrorist attacks. The US itself, he added, has expressed concern over this issue. At the same time, he noted that Washington has declared the banned Majeed Brigade a global terrorist organization, validating Pakistan’s long-standing claims.
Highlighting Islamabad’s role as a frontline state in the global war on terror, he said Pakistan has made immense sacrifices over the past two decades. He also credited US President Donald Trump’s leadership role during Marka-e-Haq against India, describing it as “strategic”.
General Chaudhry reiterated that the Kashmir issue remains unresolved, urging the international community to play its role. He added that a ceasefire agreement with India was signed on May 10, but the core disputes remain unchanged. On the other hand, Pakistan continues to maintain constructive and strategic relations with China, describing it as a “brotherly country.”
