ISLAMABAD: The United States on Friday expressed strong solidarity with Pakistan following recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan, reaffirming its commitment to stand “steadfast” with the country and support efforts to bring those responsible to justice.
In a statement shared on X, the US State Department’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) described the attacks as “horrific” and conveyed Washington’s continued support for Pakistan in the face of terrorism.
We stand steadfast with Pakistan in the wake of recent militant attacks in Balochistan. The Balochistan Liberation Army remains a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, and we support efforts to hold the perpetrators of these horrific attacks accountable.
— Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) (@State_SCA) February 5, 2026
The message underscored the importance of accountability and international cooperation in countering violent extremism. The bureau also reiterated that the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) remains a designated Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO).
The group, along with its alias the Majeed Brigade, was added to the US FTO list in August last year, according to an official State Department press release.
Under US law, FTO designations are made by the secretary of state pursuant to Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Such designations are described as a key tool to curb financial and logistical support for terrorist organisations and to pressure militant groups to abandon violence.
“We support efforts to hold the perpetrators of these horrific attacks accountable,” the SCA said, reaffirming Washington’s alignment with Pakistan’s counterterrorism objectives.
The statement came as Pakistan’s security forces concluded “Operation Radd-ul-Fitna-1” in Balochistan, south-western province of Pakistan.
According to the Pakistan military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation resulted in the elimination of 216 terrorists during days-long intelligence-based clearance operations across the province.
The ISPR said the operation was launched in response to a wave of coordinated attacks on January 31 that disrupted daily life in several areas of Balochistan.
It said the operations targeted what it described as Indian-sponsored terrorist elements, and led to the recovery of a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
According to official figures, 36 civilians, including women and children, lost their lives in the violence, while 22 personnel from the security forces and law enforcement agencies were martyred.
Authorities said the scale of the operation reflected Pakistan’s resolve to restore peace and stability in the province.
The attacks have also drawn international attention, with the United Nations condemning the violence.
UN officials have expressed concern over the loss of life and emphasized the need for accountability and sustained efforts to prevent further attacks, reinforcing global support for peace and security in the region.
