ISLAMABAD: A Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from Balochistan, Jamal Raisani, has claimed that certain Baloch terrorist organisations maintain links with some social and political circles, while asserting that the involvement of women and underage girls in terrorist activities is contrary to Baloch traditions and tribal values.
Addressing a press conference, Raisani stated that the name of proscribed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) commander Bashir Zeb has repeatedly surfaced in connection with various terrorism related incidents.
He emphasised that, according to long-standing Baloch social norms, there is no room for the use of women for terrorist purposes, and insisted that such practices violate cultural and tribal codes.
Referring to former Baloch leader Nawab Akbar Bugti (late), he said Bugti had also maintained that Baloch women should not be involved in armed activities and warfare. He argued that these principles remain part of the social fabric of the Baloch community and should be respected.
Raisani further stated that in recent years, some underage girls and women had been used in terrorist activities, which he described as a direct violation of Baloch traditions.
He said evidence had emerged of female involvement in certain suicide attacks and other terrorist activities, calling for the matter to be taken seriously.
He also asserted that adversaries were not only operating through weapons but were also attempting to influence young people through social media platforms, hashtags, videos, and coordinated propaganda campaigns.
According to him, an organised network is actively promoting a specific narrative aimed at shaping the thinking of the younger generation.
The lawmaker stated that certain individuals and groups were amplifying the narrative of banned organisations through social media and other media channels.
He added that security and state institutions possess various reports and pieces of evidence in this regard, which are currently under review.
Raisani stated that the government is continuing to implement effective legislation and measures against terrorism and extremism, while also launching various programmes at the state level to steer Balochistan’s youth away from violence, extremism and terrorism.
He stressed that the solution to Balochistan’s challenges lies in political dialogue, democratic processes, and constitutional mechanisms, arguing that violence and armed action are detrimental not only to the province but also to peace and stability across the country.
During the press conference, he further stated that individuals involved in recent incidents and terrorist activities had links to specific circles, adding that investigations into these connections were ongoing.
