LAHORE, Naib Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami and Secretary General of the National Unity Council of Pakistan, Liaqat Baloch, has strongly condemned any attack on Pakistani soil amid rising tensions in Pakistan-Iran relations and the recent suspension of diplomatic ties. He emphasized the unacceptability of such acts for the entire nation and urged the resolution of controversies through dialogue.

According to Jamaat-E-Islami Pakistan, Liaqat Baloch acknowledged Iran’s right to safeguard its national security but deemed an unprovoked attack on another nation’s sovereignty as unthinkable. He advocated for Iran to acknowledge its error and for Pakistan to address Iran’s concerns, suggesting the handover of wanted persons from Iran as a potential solution.

Baloch expressed alarm over the strained relations with neighboring countries on Pakistan’s western border, particularly Afghanistan and Iran, amid existing conspiracies from India on the eastern border. He warned that such deterioration could lead the region towards a new war, posing significant security concerns for Pakistan.

Baloch appreciated China’s advice to resolve issues through negotiation and avoid tensions, calling it timely and balanced. He contrasted this with what he described as a hostile and conspiratorial stance from the United States.

During public meetings in NA 123, Baloch criticized the 18-month government of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for exacerbating the failures of the Imran Khan era. He described this period as a dismal portrayal of incompetence and protection of vested interests. Baloch pointed out that the coalition government’s acceptance of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) stringent conditions placed Pakistan under the constant threat of default. He also noted the revelations of the PPP about the failures of the past 18 months, suggesting a growing rift within the coalition government.

Liaqat Baloch’s statements highlight the complexities of regional politics and the importance of diplomatic negotiations in resolving international disputes. His call for dialogue among Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran underscores the need for a unified approach to address the challenges facing the region.