Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir issued a strong warning to India on New Year's Eve, stating that any violation of Pakistan's territorial integrity would be met with a decisive response. Speaking at a workshop on Balochistan, Munir alleged that India-backed groups are spreading violence and obstructing development in the region. He also vowed to take tough action against terrorism in Balochistan, a statement the article frames as a mischaracterization of the Baloch freedom struggle. This follows similar rhetoric from Munir in his first speech as chief of defence staff.