RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has condemned and denounced the terrorist attacks carried out by separatist militants in multiple areas of Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, reaffirming its rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism.In a statement issued Saturday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom stands in solidarity with Pakistan and supports its security efforts to protect its territory and maintain stability.The ministry extended its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Pakistani government and people, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.The condemnation came as Pakistani authorities reported heavy casualties following coordinated militant attacks and subsequent security operations across Balochistan.According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistani military’s media wing, at least 18 civilians, 15 soldiers, and 133 militants were killed during clashes as security forces thwarted major terrorist attacks in the province.Shehbaz Sharif earlier confirmed that coordinated attacks took place at 12 locations across Balochistan, praising security forces for successfully foiling the assaults.In a statement from the Prime Minister’s House, Sharif said Pakistan’s war on terrorism would continue “until the last terrorist is eliminated.”The attacks targeted several areas, including Quetta, Mastung, Nushki, Dalbandin, Kharan, Panjgur, Tump, Gwadar, and Pasni.ISPR said 92 militants, including three suicide bombers, were killed during Saturday’s operations, while 41 others were killed in separate security actions on Friday, bringing the total number of militants killed to 133 within 48 hours.“Intelligence reports have unequivocally confirmed that the attacks were orchestrated and directed by terrorist ringleaders operating from outside Pakistan, who were in direct communication with the terrorists throughout the incident,” the army statement said.On Friday, the military had announced that at least 41 militants were killed in two separate operations in the Harnai and Panjgur districts of Balochistan.Pakistan has witnessed a renewed surge in militant violence in recent years, particularly in its western and southwestern regions, prompting intensified counterterrorism operations by security forces.
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