ISLAMABAD: The upper house of Pakistan’s Parliament demanded action against India-backed terrorist proxies in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a day after a school bus was attacked in Khuzdar district of Balochistan.
The Senate strongly condemned the barbaric terrorist attack in Khuzdar that killed six people, including four schoolchildren whose only crime was chasing dreams. Lawmakers pointed the finger at Indian-backed proxies, accusing New Delhi of waging a covert war through terror in Balochistan after faltering on the battlefield. The upper house of Parliament echoed with fury and resolve, as senators called the attack not just a tragedy, but a line crossed.
The debate began with Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani’s motion to suspend regular proceedings to focus on the devastating attack. Lawmakers from across party lines expressed outrage, sorrow, and a renewed commitment to defending Pakistan’s sovereignty and citizens from foreign aggression.
Initiating the debate, Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, also a former caretaker prime minister, warned against the growing ideological extremism stemming from India’s ruling Hindutva ideology. He said Indian state institutions are increasingly influenced by the extremist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which threatens not only Indian minorities but the peace and stability of the entire region.
Kakar cited historical examples of Indian state-sponsored violence, such as the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, and accused India of orchestrating false flag operations like the Pulwama incident to malign Pakistan. He lauded Pakistan’s mature and unified response under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and reaffirmed faith in the Two-Nation Theory, which he said remains more relevant than ever.
He directly linked India to terrorist outfits such as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Baloch Republican Army (BRA), and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claiming their support was evident in the Khuzdar attack. Kakar stressed that such incidents demanded more than condemnation—they required swift justice and parliamentary resolve.
Senator Agha Shahzaib Durrani, the mover of the motion, termed the attack a strike on Pakistan’s future, as it targeted schoolchildren—symbols of the nation’s hope and resilience. He revealed that the attack came after India’s failed military operations dubbed “Message” and “Operation Sindoor.” He claimed that when India fails on the battlefield, it resorts to proxy warfare by targeting civilians.
“This is not just an attack on a bus,” he said emotionally. “It’s an attack on our national soul.” He criticised the double standards of international media, noting how Indian outlets distorted facts while Western media often downplayed such tragedies.
He referred to celebratory social media posts from Indian accounts after the attack as further proof of Indian involvement. “How many more coffins do we have to carry before the world acknowledges who the real aggressor is?” Durrani questioned, highlighting the long-term damage done to Balochistan by decades of foreign-sponsored terrorism.
Senator Faisal Vawda denounced India’s targeting of civilians, especially children, calling it an act of cowardice. He stressed the need for national cohesion, urging political parties to set aside differences and work together to strengthen Pakistan’s security posture.
Vawda called for a substantial increase in the defence budget and a salary raise for the armed forces. He praised the military for its disciplined response under Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, noting that despite provocations, Pakistani forces avoided civilian casualties in retaliatory actions. “Our enemies must know: if they attack us, the response will be swift and decisive,” he said.
PML-N Senator Irfan-ul-Haq Siddiqui gave an impassioned speech denouncing the attack as a barbaric and unforgivable act. “These were young girls with books in their hands and dreams in their eyes. What kind of monster targets such innocence?” he asked.
Siddiqui dismissed any justification of such violence as a struggle for rights, asserting that those who align with enemies and harm their people cannot claim moral ground. “Disagreement is not treason,” he said. “But killing children is not dissent—it’s terrorism.” He held India responsible for funding and arming terror groups, but also called for internal introspection. He urged those with genuine grievances to engage politically, not militarily
