Adviser to the prime minister, Rana Sanaullah said on Thursday that India is involved in a proxy war in Pakistan through Afghanistan.
Speaking on Samaa TV programme 'Red Line with Talat', the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) stalwart said the security situation in Balochistan is extremely serious and should be treated as a war rather than only a law and order issue.
'Enemies impose war on Pakistan'
He said Pakistan's enemies have imposed this war on the country and claimed there is no doubt that India and Afghanistan are involved. He also alleged that those responsible for the Jaffar Express attack had links with India.
Sanaullah said Pakistan would respond to the threat with all available means and that decisions taken on Thursday would be put into effect to meet public expectations regarding security and law enforcement.
He said terrorism has placed the lives of ordinary people in great difficulty and stressed that the entire nation should stand together to confront the threat.
The adviser said banned outfits, including the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Fitna al-Khawarij, are working against Pakistan. He said their objective is not development or better governance and alleged that they target roads and bridges.
PML-N leader calls for addressing Balochistan's governance issues
Sanaullah said governance issues in Balochistan should be addressed separately and that local people should be heard. However, he said terrorist attacks should not be attributed solely to governance issues.
He also said an Apex Committee meeting should take place in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and added that security operations require coordination because militants may move from one area to another.
Sanaullah claimed Pakistan's enemies have intensified their campaign because of the country's recent achievements and said the whole nation should unite in response.
He asserted that militants are receiving greater financial and military support and alleged that Israel is also involved. He said the technology used by militant groups suggests outside assistance.
Sanaullah said an All Parties Conference should also take place at the federal level to discuss the security situation.
He praised Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti for his work and said there are no reasons to replace him.
