ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir on Tuesday issued a stern warning to India, stating that any misadventure against Pakistan would be met with full and resolute force.

His remarks came during the 267th Corps Commanders` Conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ), where the military leadership also reviewed regional security threats, rising insurgency in Balochistan and cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan.

The military commanders issued a stern warning against what they saw as efforts to instil a sense of deprivation among Baloch youth, vowing to counter any attempts aimed at radicalising them, according to a statement from the military`s media wing.

`No one will be allowed to disrupt peace in Balochistan, and nefarious designs of foreign-sponsored proxies attempting to mislead and radicalise the youth of Balochistan willbedecisivelythwartedwith the unwavering support of the people of Balochistan, InshaAllah, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated following the conference, chaired by Gen Munir.

The forum reviewed the regional and internal security landscape, assessing the full spectrum of threats.

Senior military officials stressed the importance of accelerating `people-centric socio-economic development initiatives` in Balochistan to counter `externally driven narratives of exclusion`.

Balochistan has seen a surge in violence, with insurgent groups, particularly the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), escalating attacks both in frequency and intensity. The volatile security situation was underscored by a recent attack in Kalat, in which 18 Frontier Corps soldiers were martyred.

The province witnessed a major spike in terrorist incidents last year, with at least a couple of hundred attacks resulting in over 300 deaths. Insurgents have increasingly targetedsecurity forces, infrastructure, and economic projects while exploiting social grievances to recruit supporters.

Simultaneously, social unrest in Balochistan has grown, fuelled by protests, sit-ins, and long marches highlighting governance deficiencies and human rights issues, particularly enforced disappearances.

The rise of movements, such as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee and the Baloch Women Forum, has transformed the province`s political landscape. Led primarily by young activists, these groups have stepped in to fill the political vacuum left by traditional nationalist parties, mobilising significant support from marginalised communities. These groups have often faced harassment, crackdowns and restrictions on movement.

Condemnation of Indian provocations The military leadership also strongly condemned provocative remarks made by Indian defence officials, labelling them irresponsible and detrimental to regional peace and stability.

The commanders `took serious note of the recent reckless and provocative statements from the Indian military leadership, terming them irresponsible and detrimental to regional stability`, according to ISPR.

Gen Munir reaffirmed the Pakistan Army`s commitment to defending the country`s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

`These hollow statements from the Indian military are indicative of their growing frustration and serve only to divert the attention of their masses and the international community from their multiple internal fissures and blatant violations of human rights,` he said.

He further warned, `Any misadventure against Pakistan will be responded to with the full and resolute force of the state, InshaAllah.

While no spe cific statements were referenced, the army chief appeared to be responding to recent remarks by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi.During the 9th Armed Forces Veterans` Day celebrations in Akhnoor, India-held Jammu, Mr singh alleged that Azad Jammu and Kashmir was being used to stage armed activities.

Indian Army Chief Gen Dwivedi, in his annual Army Day press conference, hurled similar allegations against Pakistan.

TTP terrorism The military commanders called on Afghanistan`s Taliban-led regime to take `concrete and tangible actions` against the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is referred to as Fitna Al Khawarij by the state, rather than offering denials regarding its role in terrorism inside Pakistan.

The forum emphasised the `imperative` of the Afghan Taliban taking decisive action against the outlawed TTP, underscoring Pakistan`s resolve to continue all necessary measures to protect the country and its people.

Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in terrorist attacks over the past more than three years, coinciding with the Taliban`s return to power in Afghanistan in 2021. In 2024 alone, attacks surged by 70 per cent compared tothe previous year.

The banned TTP, now considered the largest terrorist group in Afghanistan with an estimated 6,000 to 6,500 fighters, has received logistical and operational backing from the Afghan Taliban, Al Qaeda, and Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS).

Reports indicate that this support includes weapons, training and assistance for cross-border attacks under various guises.

A United Nations Security Council report last year revealed that the Afghan Taliban had been providing shelter, financial aid and operational support to the proscribed TTP.

Leaders of the banned TTP have reportedly met with Taliban chief Hibatullah Akhundzada and have benefited from fundraising and logistical networks.

Despite repeated requests from Islamabad, the Afghan Taliban have been reluctant to take direct action against the outlawed T TP, instead offering to mediate between the group and Pakistan.

The ongoing threat posed by banned TTP has become a major source of tension in Islamabad`s ties with the Taliban administration in Afghanistan.