Islamabad – In a bold statement following the Khuzdar terrorist attack and the Jafar Express bombing, Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has called out what he described as a dangerous and misguided narrative that paints the state as the villain and terrorists as victims.
“Some eyes have finally opened,” Kakar declared, referencing the twin tragedies that rocked Balochistan. “People were quick to blame the state and sympathize with militants—this must end.”
The Senator strongly rejected the notion that regional grievances justify terrorism, arguing that deprivation exists in many parts of Pakistan, yet no other region chooses violence as a form of expression. “Deprivation is real but turning it into an excuse for killing innocents is a betrayal of the nation,” he said.
Kakar criticized a long-standing trend where state officials are vilified, while bureaucrats in the administration remain untouched. “Politicians get the blame, but no one questions the bureaucratic machinery hiding behind red tape,” he said.
He emphasized that Pakistan’s ability to deliver development is tied directly to its ability to collect taxes. “The state’s core duty is revenue generation. If we hit our tax targets, only then can we expect roads, schools, and hospitals,” he noted.
Senator Kakar also pointed to Pakistan’s historic resilience, noting that despite limited resources, the country has defeated India on multiple fronts. “This isn’t just rhetoric—it’s fact,” he asserted. “Our enemies underestimated us, and they paid the price.”
On the security front, Kakar revealed that the state is actively disrupting terror financing networks in Balochistan. “We are going after the money. Without funding, terrorism cannot survive,” he said, referring to a wider crackdown on foreign-backed militant operations.
Concluding his remarks, the Senator invited constructive criticism but warned against public humiliation of national institutions. “Hold us accountable. Ask tough questions. But don’t confuse accountability with insult,” he urged.
