US condemns Balochistan attacks, remains Pakistan’s ‘steadfast partner’ in efforts to ensure peace: envoy
US Charge de’ Affaires Natalie Baker on Sunday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan and affirmed that the United States remained a “steadfast partner” of Pakistan in efforts to ensure peace.
“The United States strongly condemns January 31 attacks and acts of terrorist violence against security personnel and civilians in Balochistan, claimed by the Balochistan Liberation Army, a US-designated Foreign Terrorist Organisation,” Baker said on X.
On behalf of the US, she extended condolences to the victims of terrorism, their families and all those affected. “The Pakistani people deserve to live free from violence and fear,” she said.
Baker added: “The United States remains a steadfast partner of Pakistan in its efforts to ensure peace and stability. We stand in solidarity with Pakistan during this difficult time.”
The US envoy’s statement comes after terrorists of Fitna-al-Hindustan carried out a spate of attacks across Balochistan on Saturday, responding to which the security forces killed 92 terrorists.
The state has designated Balochistan-based terrorist groups as Fitna-al-Hindustan to highlight India’s alleged role in terrorism and destabilisation across Pakistan.
Besides the US, the British High Commission, Qatar and Saudi Arabia had also condemned the latest terrorist activities.
The proscribed so-called Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has carried out frequent attacks in Balochistan, specifically targeting security forces and law enforcement agencies.
In August 2025, the US also designated the BLA and its Majeed Brigade squad as foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs).
Despite record militant deaths, Pakistan saw a sharp escalation in militant violence in 2025, with terrorist attacks rising by 34 per cent and terrorism-related fatalities increasing by 21pc year-on-year, according to data released by the Islamabad-based Pak Institute for Peace Studies.
In 2024, the BLA emerged as a key perpetrator of terrorist violence in Pakistan.
Balochistan attacks
On Saturday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Fitna-al-Hindustan terrorists “attempted to disturb peace of Balochistan” by conducting multiple terrorist activities around Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar and Pasni.
During the operations, 15 personnel embraced martyrdom, the military’s media affairs wing added.
Eighteen others, including children, also died as terrorists targeted civilians in Gwadar and Kharan, the ISPR said.
Among the attacks, a bomb blast was reported in Quetta, where Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti visited later to review the security situation.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held India responsible for the series of attacks, asserting that the authorities would go after every single one of those involved and the “masters behind them”.
