Pakistan, Oct. 5 -- The news from Balochistan once again reminds us how fragile peace can be, and how much effort it takes to protect it. On Saturday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised the security forces for a major operation in Khuzdar district.

In this action, more than 14 terrorists were killed, and many hideouts were destroyed. The state broadcaster PTV News described it as an attempt by terrorists to create fear among peaceful people of the Zehri area, which was foiled by the forces. The government has recently started using the term Fitna al-Hindustan for all terrorist organisations in Balochistan. This phrase reflects Pakistan's belief that India is sponsoring violence to destabilise the province.

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