QUETTA, Pakistan: Several countries on Sunday condemned a wave of coordinated terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, expressing concern over civilian casualties and reaffirming support for Pakistan’s efforts to counter terrorism, as authorities reported large-scale intelligence-led security operations across the province.
Pakistan’s military said terrorists affiliated with Fitna Al Hindustan carried out attacks on January 31 across multiple locations of Balochistan, targeting civilians in an attempt to destabilise the province.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti told a press conference in Quetta that at least 145 terrorists had been killed in nearly 40 hours of operations following coordinated attacks by the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) across 12 towns.
“Seventeen security personnel and 31 civilians embraced martyrdom during the attacks,” Bugti said, adding that the bodies of the terrorists were in the custody of authorities.
He said the attacks targeted locations including Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar and Pasni.
Bugti also said that five women and three children from a Baloch family were killed in Gwadar, calling the incident one of the most painful aspects of the violence.
Pakistan’s military media wing said the attacks were aimed at civilians and were repelled through intelligence-based operations.
Officials said such operations were launched before and after the attacks based on prior intelligence.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye condemn attacks
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the terrorist attacks and expressed deep concern over the loss of life.
The ministry said the Kingdom stood with Pakistan and supported its efforts to confront terrorism.
The Saudi foreign ministry said it was deeply concerned over the violence and noted that Pakistani security forces were confronting terrorism with an effective strategy.
The ministry said the Kingdom stands with the government and people of Pakistan in the fight against terrorism.
#Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various parts of Balochistan province in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/ffnW2zNUXd
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) January 31, 2026
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also denounced the attacks, reiterating its firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and violence.
It offered condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said the State of Qatar strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, which resulted in deaths and injuries.
The statement reiterated Qatar’s firm rejection of all forms of violence, terrorism and criminal acts, regardless of their motives or justifications.
It expressed condolences to the families of the victims, sympathy with the people and government of Pakistan, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
Statement | Qatar Condemns Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/lVsDyD15LD
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) January 31, 2026
Turkiye’s foreign ministry said it strongly condemned the attacks in Balochistan, offered prayers for fallen security personnel and extended condolences to the Pakistani people.
It added that Turkiye would continue to stand in solidarity with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism.
In a statement posted on X, the ministry said it prays for the fallen security personnel and extends its heartfelt condolences to the people of Pakistan, adding that Turkiye will continue to stand in solidarity with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism.
UK and US express solidarity
The British High Commission in Pakistan strongly condemned the terrorist attacks and expressed sorrow over the incident.
“Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones and with all those affected,” it said in a statement, adding that Britain stood with Pakistan in rejecting terrorism and promoting peace and security.
In a message posted on X, it said the United Kingdom strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Balochistan.
The UK condemns the terrorist attacks across parts of Balochistan today. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and all those affected. We stand with Pakistan in rejecting terrorism and in our shared commitment to peace and security.
— UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰 (@ukinpakistan) January 31, 2026
The United States also condemned the violence. US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker said Washington strongly denounced the January 31 attacks claimed by the BLA, which the United States has designated as a foreign terrorist organisation.
“The Pakistani people deserve to live free from violence and fear,” Baker said, adding that the United States remained a “steadfast partner” of Pakistan in efforts to ensure peace and stability.
“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.”
Charge d’Affaires Natalie Baker Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Balochistan
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 U.S.-designated…
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) February 1, 2026
Iran condemns violence
Iran’s embassy in Pakistan also strongly condemned the attacks, expressing condolences to the government and people of Pakistan and to the families of those killed.
In a statement, it said terrorism remained a serious threat to the international community and called for collective regional and international cooperation to confront what it described as heinous acts.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we extend our sincere and deepest condolences and sympathy to the Government and the honourable people of Pakistan, particularly to the bereaved families,” the Iranian embassy stated in a statement on X.
Statement of the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the Recent Terrorist Attacks
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan strongly condemns the recent terrorist attacks leading to the martyrdom of a number of innocent civilians and brave security… pic.twitter.com/PaXAinQG2B
— Reza Amiri Moghadam (@IranAmbPak) February 1, 2026
Iran, as a matter of principle, unequivocally condemns all forms of terrorism, which remains a serious threat and concern for the international community, the statement read.
“Such heinous acts, often supported by extraterritorial actors, must be confronted through collective regional and international cooperation,” the Iranian embassy stated.
France reaffirms solidarity with Pakistan
Meanwhile, the French Embassy in Pakistan condemned the terrorist attacks in Balochistan, expressing support for Pakistan and sympathy for the victims.
The statement was shared on the embassy’s official social media platforms, reflecting France’s stance against violence and its support for those affected by the incidents.
In its message, the French Embassy said it strongly condemns the terrorist attacks that took place in different parts of Balochistan.
It extended condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and expressed sympathy with all individuals impacted by the attacks.
The embassy reaffirmed that France stands with the people of Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. It emphasized unity with Pakistan against all forms of terrorist violence and stressed the need to reject such acts.
The embassy’s message concluded with an expression of solidarity, reinforcing France’s position against terrorism and its support for the people of Pakistan during this difficult time.
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We strongly condemn the recent terrorist attacks across #Balochistan. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and our profound sympathy to all those affected.
We stand in solidarity with the people of #Pakistan against terrorism in all its forms.
— France in Pakistan 🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@FranceinPak) February 1, 2026
India behind coordinated terror attacks
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out at 12 locations across Balochistan with the intention of causing mass casualties.
According to the Defence Minister, intelligence reports and confessional statements from arrested militants clearly indicate that the links of these terrorist activities lead back to India.
Addressing reporters in Sialkot, he said suicide attacks were attempted on Frontier Corps headquarters in Nushki and Dalbandin, but all were foiled due to timely action by security forces.
Asif said intelligence reports and confessional statements from arrested suspects indicated links to India.
He also expressed concern over the exploitation of women and children by terrorist groups.
The defence minister said that coordinated terrorist attacks were a deliberate attempt to cause widespread bloodshed.
He stated that these attacks were aimed at compensating for the losses suffered over the past year by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its affiliated organisations.
The Defence Minister said that multiple locations across Balochistan were targeted simultaneously, highlighting the organised nature of the attacks.
He described these incidents as reflecting a clear nexus, two sides of the same coin, between India and the BLA, stating that the BLA was operating as a proxy of India.
Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that following the major setback faced by India in May last year, such attacks are now being used to deliberately target civilian populations.
He said these actions are intended to destabilise Pakistan at a time when the country, after enduring two years of economic hardship, has begun progressing again by the grace of God.
He added that India and the BLA want to push Pakistan back into economic darkness and undermine its national integrity.
Officials said tracing and combing operations were continuing across Balochistan. Bugti said the province would be taken towards peace through engagement with communities, while intelligence-based operations against terrorists would continue.
