Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Summit in Beijing, strongly condemned state-sponsored terrorism in the region and pointed to a foreign hand in the recent Jaffar Express attack in Balochistan.

📍 Key Highlights from PM’s Address

🔴 Jaffar Express Attack: PM Shehbaz said initial investigations suggest the involvement of external hostile elements aiming to destabilize Pakistan.
🛑 State Terrorism: He warned against countries using terrorism as a tool of foreign policy, calling it a serious threat to regional peace.
🤝 Regional Unity: Urged SCO member states to share intelligence, strengthen counterterrorism cooperation, and collectively dismantle terror networks.
🌍 CPEC & Connectivity: Highlighted the significance of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) for regional trade and stability, stressing the need for security of development projects.
🕊️ Peace & Dialogue: Called for peaceful resolution of disputes in South Asia, reiterating that Pakistan seeks stability, not confrontation.

⚠️ Backdrop

The Jaffar Express blast in Machh, Balochistan, earlier this month left several passengers dead and dozens injured.
Pakistan has repeatedly accused neighboring intelligence agencies of backing terror outfits operating in Balochistan.