Citing historical examples like the Vietnam War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, he argued that such tactics only prolong unrest rather than address the root causes of the conflict.
Mehboob Mufti recalled that Muslims and Hindus used to celebrate Holi and Eid together. She also warned about the dire consequences of the "poison" being spread by the government.
Pakistani security forces have reportedly detained two individuals in Pasni, Gwadar, with their whereabouts unknown. This adds to the rising cases of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, fueling protests and concerns over human rights violations.
Hakeem Baloch said, "The Baloch Liberation Army released a statement saying that the civilians were released, the women, children, elderly and the other civilians, those who were not military personnel, those who were not part of the Pakistani government or military in any shape or form, the
"We noted the reports and strongly condemn this terrorist attack," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said during her regular briefing in response to a question on the incident.
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian has described the Balochistan train attack as distressing, stressing that violence alone cannot resolve the conflict. He urged Pakistan's leadership, particularly the military, to engage in dialogue with Baloch groups instead of relying on force.
The United States strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express in Balochistan, reaffirming its support for Pakistan in combating terrorism. Pakistan's security forces successfully freed over 190 hostages and eliminated all 33 attackers during a clearance operation.
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Thursday posted at border outposts celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm. To make the experience memorable, the senior officers and jawans make special arrangements ahead of the festivities.
Earlier, ISPR Pakistan DG Lt Gen Sharif Chaudhry has said that the Jaffar Express clearance operation, launched after the train's hijacking in Balochistan, was complete.
The event's keynote speaker, Danish Kaneria, one of Pakistan's most successful cricket players and the last Hindu to represent the national team, delivered a poignant speech.