- Iranian Soil Is Hosting Anti-Pakistan Terror Networks: Baloch insurgents like BLA and BNA operate freely from Iran, repeatedly launching attacks inside Pakistan.
- 8 Innocent Workers Brutally Killed in Iran: Pakistani laborers were tied up and executed in cold blood in Mehristan—an attack claimed by BNA and ignored by Tehran.
- Pakistan Faces a Three-Front Threat: From Iran’s harboring of militants, to TTP’s resurgence in Afghanistan, to RAW-led assassinations inside Pakistan, the nation is under hybrid siege.
- Silence from Liberals and Global Media: Despite the massacre, Pakistan’s liberal elite and international outlets remain quiet, exposing a double standard on Pakistani lives.
It was a scene of unimaginable horror. In the quiet village of Haiz Abad, Mehristan district, Iranian province of Sistan-Balochistan, eight innocent Pakistani workers were dragged from their sleep, bound hand and foot, and executed in cold blood. Their crime? None. Their only sin? Being Pakistanis—soft targets for a network of terrorists that have long used Iranian soil as a sanctuary to wage a shadow war against Pakistan.
The victims, all hailing from Bahawalpur in southern Punjab, had come to Iran in search of honest work. They toiled as auto mechanics—denters, painters, and polishers. Their workshop was also their home. In the dead of night, death barged in. The terrorists tied them up, shot them at point-blank range, and vanished. The message was clear: Pakistani lives are expendable.
From Tehran, only silence. From the so-called “liberal conscience” of Pakistan? Deafening quiet. Where is Akhtar Mengal now? Where are Hamid Mir, Eman Mazari, and the BYC brigade—so vocal against our security institutions, yet conveniently mute when poor Pakistanis are butchered abroad?
Terrorism, Sanctuary, and Iranian Soil
Let us call a spade a spade. Iran has become a safe haven for anti-Pakistan terrorist groups, particularly Baloch insurgent outfits like the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and the Baloch Nationalist Army (BNA). These groups are not just operating on the fringes—they have structured command centers, logistics hubs, and support networks inside Iranian territory.
This is not hearsay. This is not diplomatic conjecture. This is fact.
The BNA has openly claimed responsibility for this massacre. It is not the first time. These groups have used Iranian soil as a launchpad for attacks inside Pakistan and to target Pakistani citizens residing in Iran. Despite multiple high-level communications, intelligence sharing, and joint security proposals, Tehran has done little—if anything—to dismantle these networks.
Pakistan Struck Once – And May Be Forced to Strike Again
Earlier this year, Pakistan demonstrated restraint mixed with resolve. Our forces carried out a limited but precise missile strike against terrorist hideouts inside Iranian territory. It was not an act of aggression—it was an act of national defense. It was a clear warning: harboring terrorists who kill Pakistanis will no longer go unpunished.
From Tehran, only silence. From the so-called “liberal conscience” of Pakistan? Deafening quiet. Where is Akhtar Mengal now? Where are Hamid Mir, Eman Mazari, and the BYC brigade—so vocal against our security institutions, yet conveniently mute when poor Pakistanis are butchered abroad?
Those strikes inflicted heavy losses on the perpetrators. Their camps were dismantled, and their leadership disrupted. But now, with this fresh killing of eight innocent Pakistanis in Mehristan, it appears Iran has learned nothing.
Instead of cooperating meaningfully with Pakistan, Iran’s posture has reverted to silence, deflection, and denial.
Pakistani Lives Are Not Cheap
This is not just a security failure—it is an attack on Pakistan’s sovereignty and national dignity. These men were not militants. They were fathers, brothers, sons—working-class heroes who left their homeland for a better life. Their deaths cannot be chalked up as unfortunate collateral or local criminality. This was targeted, ideological, and terroristic.
Imagine for a moment if the situation were reversed—if eight Iranian citizens were killed in Lahore. Would Tehran stay quiet? Would the international media dismiss it as a local incident?
Of course not. The global human rights machinery would roar to life. And yet, for the eight Pakistanis slaughtered in Iran—there is silence. No headlines. No UN statements. No candlelight vigils.
Why?
Because Pakistani blood, in the eyes of many, is cheap.
We say: No more.
The Hypocrisy of Pakistan’s Liberal Elite
It’s time to ask tough questions of our own. Why are Hamid Mir, Eman Mazari, and the BYC clique silent? Where is their outrage now? Why do they light up social media when a militant is killed in a Pakistani security operation but disappear when Pakistanis are massacred by foreign-based terrorists?
Why are they not demanding justice from Tehran? Why are they not asking why terrorist organizations like BLA and BNA have operational freedom inside Iran?
Their silence speaks volumes. And that silence is complicity.
Iran’s Repeated Failures – A Pattern, Not an Exception
This is not the first incident of Pakistanis being killed in Iran. It’s part of a broader pattern of negligence, if not complicity, by the Iranian state. Pakistan has gone the extra mile—sharing evidence, offering joint border patrols, inviting cooperation. Each time, the result has been the same: vague condemnations and no action.
Terrorist sanctuaries remain untouched. BLA propaganda continues to flourish. Cross-border infiltrations show no signs of abating.
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The Mehristan massacre must be the final straw. We must now demand more than words—we must demand results.
Pakistan’s Three-Front War: Iran, Afghanistan, and India
The Mehristan tragedy is not an isolated incident. It’s a grim reminder that Pakistan is currently engaged in a three-front war—facing a hybrid onslaught of terrorism from Iran, Afghanistan, and India. Each front is distinct, but all are deadly and interconnected.
1. Iran – A Backdoor for Baloch Militants
As detailed above, Iranian soil has been repeatedly used to house, train, and launch Baloch insurgents who attack Pakistan. Whether through inaction or quiet collusion, Iran has allowed anti-Pakistan terror outfits to establish deep roots in its Baloch-majority province.
Despite missile strikes and diplomatic warnings, Tehran’s apathy continues. This is not just a border management issue—it is a threat to Pakistan’s internal stability.
2. Afghanistan – The TTP Resurgence
To the northwest, the situation is equally dire. Under the Taliban regime, Afghanistan has once again become a launchpad for the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Instead of neutralizing these militants, the Afghan Taliban has allowed them to regroup in Kunar, Nangarhar, and beyond.
Daily, Pakistan’s security forces engage in deadly confrontations with TTP fighters sneaking across the border. Attacks on FC posts, CPEC infrastructure, and civilian populations have surged in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
Taliban officials continue to pay lip service to counterterrorism, but their actions—or lack thereof—tell a different story.
3. India – A Covert Assassination Campaign
And now, from the east, comes the most insidious threat of all: state-sponsored assassinations orchestrated by India.
On April 4, 2024, the British newspaper The Guardian published a bombshell report confirming that India’s intelligence agency, RAW, has been carrying out targeted killings in Pakistan as part of an aggressive post-2019 security doctrine.
Interviews with Pakistani and Indian intelligence officials, alongside investigative documents, reveal that nearly 20 individuals have been killed in covert operations orchestrated by sleeper cells directed from India—specifically from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office.
These cells operate out of the UAE and other countries, paying local criminals millions of rupees to execute the hits. In some cases, even jihadist elements have been misled into conducting the assassinations, believing they were targeting “infidels.”
This is not just an intelligence operation. It is a violation of Pakistani sovereignty and a flagrant breach of international law. It marks a new low in India’s hybrid warfare strategy—moving from disinformation campaigns and propaganda to literal murder.
And this is not confined to Pakistan. India has been accused of killing Sikh activists in Canada, the UK, and the US. Washington and Ottawa have both confronted Delhi over these activities.
A Nation Surrounded—But Not Defeated
Pakistan today finds itself under siege—on the ground, in the airwaves, and in diplomatic corridors. Our armed forces are fighting a shadow war against unseen but well-organized enemies. Our intelligence agencies are racing to intercept threats that move across borders and hide in plain sight.
But this much is clear: we are not defeated.
What we need now is unity, resolve, and realism. The Mehristan massacre must galvanize a national awakening. We must support our soldiers, demand accountability from foreign powers, and prepare for a long, multidimensional struggle.
What Must Be Done Now
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Name and Shame Iran – Bring this issue to international forums. Expose the terrorist infrastructure inside Iran and demand global scrutiny.
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Operational Readiness – Maintain full-spectrum military preparedness to strike again, if and when required. Soft diplomacy must be backed by hard deterrence.
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Strengthen Domestic Security – Ramp up counter-intelligence efforts to root out RAW-linked sleeper cells. Launch a nationwide crackdown on paid assassins and handlers.
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Expose India’s Global Assassination Plot – Collaborate with international human rights organizations and like-minded governments to highlight India’s unlawful extrajudicial campaign.
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Forge Regional Alliances – Work closely with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Central Asian states to pressure Iran and Afghanistan into responsible behavior.
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Honor Our Martyrs – Support the families of the Mehristan victims. Make their names symbols of national unity and resolve.
Enough Is Enough
This is not just a moment of mourning—it is a moment of reckoning. The Mehristan killings have lit a fuse that cannot be ignored. Tehran must choose: either dismantle the terror networks on your soil or face a Pakistan that will act unilaterally if needed.
To India and Afghanistan, the message is equally clear: Pakistan will not bow. Whether in the mountains of Balochistan, the valleys of Khyber, or the streets of Karachi, we will confront every threat with determination.
Let the world know: Pakistani blood is not cheap. And we will never forget what happened in Mehristan.
We will mourn. We will remember. And we will rise.