Global Body Condemns “Heinous” Assaults as Pakistan Reports Major Counter-Terror Success
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent wave of terrorist attacks across Pakistan’s Balochistan province, calling for the perpetrators and their sponsors to be brought to justice. The statement comes as Pakistani security sources report nearly 200 militants killed in a sweeping counter-terrorism operation.
In a formal statement released on Tuesday, the UNSC labeled the multi-city assaults as “heinous and cowardly.” The council stressed the imperative of holding all responsible parties accountable, including “perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors.”
Coordinated Attacks and Swift Military Response
The condemnation follows a series of coordinated attacks over a three-day period, for which the separatist Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility. The militants targeted nearly a dozen locations, including Quetta, Mastung, Gwadar, and Pasni, resulting in the deaths of 22 security personnel and 36 civilians.
In response, Pakistani security forces launched extensive intelligence-based operations across the province. Official sources reported that 197 militants linked to the attacks have been neutralized. Pakistani officials have repeatedly accused the militant leadership of operating from across the Afghan border.
International Cooperation and Regional Context
The UNSC urged all states to “actively cooperate” with the Government of Pakistan, in accordance with international law and relevant UN resolutions, to combat terrorism. The council reaffirmed that terrorism in all forms constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti stated that approximately 200 militants participated in the initial assaults, most of whom have since been “chased out or killed.” He accused the attackers of deliberately using civilians as human shields.
The attacks underscore the persistent security challenges in the region. Pakistan has witnessed a significant increase in cross-border terrorist incidents since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021, with border provinces like Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bearing the brunt.
Annual Counter-Terrorism Statistics Revealed
The recent violence aligns with a broader pattern of intensified militant activity. Earlier this year, the military’s media wing, the ISPR, disclosed that Pakistani law enforcement agencies conducted over 75,000 intelligence-based operations nationwide in 2025.
- 14,658 operations were conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- 58,778 operations took place in Balochistan.
- 2,597 terrorists were killed in counter-terror operations last year.
ISPR Director General Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that Afghan nationals were involved in all major terror attacks in Pakistan during the previous year, highlighting the transnational nature of the threat.
The UNSC’s statement concluded with condolences to the victims’ families and the people of Pakistan, wishing a swift recovery to the injured. The international body’s firm stance signals growing global concern over the stability of the region and the need for a concerted effort to dismantle terrorist networks.
