Pakistani military on Friday said deliberate efforts were being made to create the impression that the security situation in Balochistan was deteriorating, while highlighting what it described as intensified nationwide counterterrorism operations under the ongoing Azm-e-Istehkam campaign.
The remarks came during a detailed press briefing by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, who also shared updated figures on military operations, terrorism incidents and casualties recorded so far in 2026. He reiterated that the state would not negotiate with terrorists and vowed an uncompromising response against