Pakistan's terror nexus exposed: Ministers share stage with LeT commanders
Ministers greet terrorists, call them 'symbols of Pakistan'advertisementRather than distancing themselves from extremist figures, the ministers personally welcomed the terrorists to the stage — embracing them, applauding them, and delivering speeches glorifying their role in what they described as 'defending Pakistan.'
Minister Malik Rasheed openly declared that '24 crore Pakistanis are today represented by men like Hafiz Saeed and Saifullah Kasuri,' equating terror figures with national identity. He even announced that the Shehbaz Sharif government would offer a job to the brother of Mudasir, a Lashkar commander killed in India's airstrike on the group's Muridke headquarters.Saifullah calls himself famous post Pahalgam-attackOne of the most shocking appearances was that of Saifullah Kasuri, accused mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, who had gone underground after the strike. In a 24-minute-long hate-filled speech, Kasuri proudly proclaimed, 'I was blamed for Pahalgam and now the whole world knows my name.'advertisementHis appearance confirms intelligence inputs that Kasuri had been sheltered by Pakistan's ISI in Bahawalpur, and his re-emergence in public alongside state ministers further validates India's longstanding accusation of official patronage to terrorism.Photographs and videos from the event are now circulating widely, showcasing what many experts are calling 'visual proof of Pakistan's unholy alliance with terror outfits.' At the end of the program, when Kasuri began thanking individual ministers by name, security personnel were seen signaling the media to stop filming, further revealing the state's desire to hide — but inability to contain — its covert terror affiliations.Anti-India rants, Khalistani slogans echoIn what can only be described as dangerous provocation, Amir Hamza, Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder and designated global terrorist, raised pro-Khalistan slogans from the stage. His presence and open speech signal a renewed effort by Pakistan's deep state and LeT to stoke separatism and unrest in India's Punjab.
This confirms the growing ISI-LeT propaganda nexus, using state events and official platforms to launch ideological warfare against India.Simultaneously, in Karachi and Rawalpindi, Hafiz Saeed's political front — the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) — organised multiple rallies marking Youm-e-Takbeer.
In Rawalpindi, the rally titled 'Ummah's Backbone, Strong Pakistan' moved from Press Club to Chandni Chowk. Several participants carried posters of Hafiz Saeed, Army Chief Asim Munir, and other senior defence officials — again blurring the lines between terror networks and the Pakistani establishment.Can India-Pakistan peace talks still hold ground?These developments pose an urgent question for India's policymakers: Can any peace process or dialogue proceed when Pakistan's ministers are seen embracing India's most wanted terrorists?The public glorification of terror, particularly of Saifullah Kasuri — linked to the Pahalgam massacre — is not only deeply offensive but a direct challenge to international norms on counterterrorism.Terror curtain drops in KasurThis is no longer about covert links or intelligence estimates. What happened in Kasur was caught on camera: senior Pakistani politicians embracing terror accused, giving them legitimacy, and allowing them to preach violence against India — all on a public stage.advertisementIf the world needed visual evidence of Pakistan's state-terror symbiosis, May 28 delivered it loud and clear.Pakistan can no longer play victim while nurturing villains. The time for double-speak is over.Tune InMust Watch
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