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News18
4 days ago
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- News18
'Show Proof': Pakistan's Ishaq Dar Denies TRF Role In Pahalgam Attack In Resurfaced Video
Last Updated: In the video, recorded in Pakistan's parliament in April, Dar said that Islamabad does not consider TRF to be an 'illegal' group An old video of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has surfaced, showing him rejecting claims that The Resistance Front (TRF) was involved in the April Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. In the video, recorded in Pakistan's parliament in April, Dar said that Islamabad does not consider TRF to be an 'illegal" organisation. 'Alhamdulillah, we are a non-permanent member of the UNSC. We don't consider TRF illegal. Show the evidence that TRF carried out the Pahalgam attack or prove its ownership. We will not accept these claims, TRF had to be deleted from the UN press release," Dar can be heard saying. Pak Deputy PM Ishaq Dar rejected TRF involvement in the Pahalgam attack and said :'Alhamdulillah we are the non permanent member of UNSC…..we don't consider TRF as illegal…show the evidence that TRF has carried out the Pahalgam attack or show the ownership of TRF… We… — OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) July 18, 2025 He further added, 'We opposed the mention of TRF in the UNSC statement. I received calls from global capitals, but Pakistan would not accept it. TRF was deleted, and Pakistan prevailed." The video came to light shortly after the United States designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group on Thursday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had called TRF as a 'front and proxy" of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Pakistan-based UN-designated terror group. Both India and the US have linked TRF to the Pahalgam attack and LeT's infrastructure. The Pahalgam terror attack took place on 22 April and killed 26 civilians, almost all Hindus. Survivors said that the gunmen separated women and children and asked the men to recite the Muslim declaration of faith. It was one of the deadliest attacks in recent years and led to a sharp rise in tensions between India and Pakistan. Over the next four days, clashes between the two sides reportedly killed more than 70 people, in the worst standoff between the foes since 1999. TRF initially claimed responsibility for the attack but later withdrew the claim. India considers TRF a terrorist organisation and accuses Pakistan of supporting it. On Friday, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed the US designation, calling it a 'strong affirmation" of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation. (With inputs from agencies) view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Who is Hina Rabbani Khar, the former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, shamelessly exposed on live TV for...
Hina Khar- File image Islamabad: Hina Rabbani Khar was recently exposed on LIVE television when she was defending a UN-designate terrorist and got publicly challenged over claims that the US- and UN-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Hafiz Abdur Rauf, led funeral prayers in Pakistan. Here are all the details you need to know about Hina Rabbani Khar and the recent controversy that is going viral on the internet. Who is Hina Rabbani Khar? Hina Rabbani Khar is a Pakistani stateswoman and economist who was the 26th Foreign Minister of Pakistan. Coming from a powerful feudal family, Hina began her political career in 2002 in the government of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and subsequently served in the Finance Ministry and Foreign Ministry as Minister of State. The World Economic Forum mentions that Hina served again in the Finance Ministry in the absence of the then Finance Minister in 2009 after successfully contesting the 2008 general election. Notably, Hina Rabbani Khar was appointed the first female Foreign Minister in July 2011. She is widely regarded as one of the highest ranking women in Pakistani politics. Why is Hina Rabbani Khar in news? Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar was exposed on LIVE television when she was publicly challenged over claims that a US- and UN-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, Hafiz Abdur Rauf, led funeral prayers in Pakistan. 'I am telling you, with authority, with evidence which has been shared with the whole world, that this is not the man that you (India) are claiming it to be. That is not the man you are claiming it to be,' she said, holding up the photo as part of her argument', Hina was seen saying in the viral video. Watch video: Former Pak Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, speaking to Al-Jazeera, claimed that thousands of Abdur Raufs exist in Pakistan. Lashkar terrst Hafiz Abdul Rauf, who led the funeral at Muridke, was a completely different person. Proving terrst Hafiz Abdul Rauf's innocence is… — OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) July 8, 2025 'They (Pakistan army) said that he's a member of a political party, and they released his national ID number. That ID number is the same one as on the US sanctions list. So, according to the US sanctions terrorist list, this man is a terrorist,' the journalist said, exposing the contradiction in Pakistan's narrative.
News18
09-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
‘Millions Named Rauf': Ex-Pakistan Minister Hina Rabbani's Defence Of US-Designated Terrorist Backfires
Last Updated: The awkward exchange has since gone viral, exposing Pakistan's internal contradictions over its handling of internationally proscribed individuals. Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar found herself cornered during a live Al Jazeera interview after attempting to downplay the presence of a US-designated terrorist at a funeral procession in Pakistan. Khar, aiming to defend Islamabad's stance following India's Operation Sindoor, claimed that the individual seen leading the funeral — Hafiz Abdur Rauf — was merely a 'common man" and not the global terrorist listed under US sanctions. 'There are countless people with that name in Pakistan," Khar insisted, holding up the image of the man spotted during the funeral of militants killed in the May 7 operation by Indian forces. 'This is not the person India claims it is," she reiterated, asserting that evidence had been shared globally to support her claim. Former Pak Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, speaking to Al-Jazeera, claimed that thousands of Abdur Raufs exist in Pakistan. Lashkar terrst Hafiz Abdul Rauf, who led the funeral at Muridke, was a completely different terrst Hafiz Abdul Rauf's innocence is… — OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) July 8, 2025 However, the interview quickly turned confrontational when the Al Jazeera anchor countered her statement. Referring to a press conference held by the Pakistan military, the anchor pointed out that the army had not denied the authenticity of the image. Instead, they described the individual as a member of a political party and even released his national ID number—one that matches the ID listed under US terrorism sanctions. Pressed further, Khar attempted to clarify, citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) wing of the Pakistan Army, saying, 'The ISPR has clearly stated it is not the same person." The interviewer, however, pointed out the contradiction: 'You just said the army defended him. They didn't deny the identity." The awkward exchange has since gone viral, exposing Pakistan's internal contradictions over its handling of internationally proscribed individuals. view comments First Published: July 09, 2025, 12:28 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
07-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"How Can He Offer My Father...": Hafiz Saeed's Son Targets Bilawal Bhutto
New Delhi: Comments by Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto - that his country would be "more than happy" to find, arrest and extradite terrorist leaders like Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saaed to India - have not gone down well in certain quarters. In a video shared on X Sunday afternoon Hafiz Saeed's son, Hafiz Talha Saeed, ripped into Bhutto, declaring the Pakistan People's Party chief "is not a true Muslim" and demanding an apology. "... how can he offer (up) my father like this?" Talha said in the video, as he called on "patriotic media" in Pakistan to "critically discuss" the statement by Bilawal Bhutto. Talha Saeed also questioned Bhutto's ability to represent Pak on foreign policy matters. Bilawal Bhutto just dropped a truth bomb 💣: 'If India cooperates, we've no issue extraditing Hafiz Saeed & Masood Azhar.' Now Hafiz's son Talha is fuming 🔥, Lashkar & Jaish cadres losing sleep 😤, and apology demands flying faster than their hideouts relocate. — OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) July 6, 2025 "We hope our patriotic media will critically discuss Mr Bhutto's statement... whose family and party have a history of toeing Western and Indian narratives against Pakistan and, on instances, providing them with critical information harming national security," the terrorist's son said. Jaish terrorist outfit boss Masood Azhar (File). Last week Bhutto spoke to Al Jazeera and said Islamabad does not know where Masood Azhar is. Azhar, leader of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed, is one of India's most-wanted terrorists; he is linked to the attack on Parliament in 2001 and Mumbai in 2011, as well as attacks on the Indian military in Pathankot in 2016 and Pulwama in 2019. Azhar was in Indian custody till the government released him (and other terrorists) in 1999 in exchange for the passengers of the hijacked Indian Airlines flight IC-814. Laskhar terrorist outfit boss Hafiz Saeed (File). Hafiz Saeed, meanwhile, is the boss of the (also banned) Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist group, a proxy of which was responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 people, mostly civilians, were killed. Saeed is nominally under house arrest in Pak, although that is disputed. India has repeatedly said Masood Azhar's JeM and Hafiz Saeed's LeT (and other terrorist outfits) operate with impunity from Pakistan, with the support of the Pak deep state. The Pakistani side, on the other hand, has always denied links to state-sponsored terrorism. Responding to a question by Al Jazeera - on a report by The New York Times stating Saeed is, in effect, a free man, Bhutto had said, "That's not correct... Hafiz Saeed is in the custody of the Pakistani state. As far as Masood Azhar is concerned, we have been unable to arrest him..." "If, and when, the Indian government shares information with us that he (Masood Azhar) is on Pakistani soil, we would be more than happy to arrest him..." he said.
NDTV
20-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Asked India For Ceasefire When...": Pak Deputy PM's Viral Admission On Op Sindoor
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has said the country was compelled to request a ceasefire with India last month after the latter struck two of its two air bases in Rawalpindi and Punjab province, as part of Operation Sindoor that was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Appearing on a TV news show, Mr Dar said the Nur Khan air base in Rawalpindi and Shorkot air base - known as PAF Base Rafiqui - in Punjab province were struck by India. It was at this juncture that Pakistan reached out to the US for its intervention and also took assistance from Saudi Arabia. The Nur Khan air base is one of Pakistan's most sensitive military compounds that houses both air force operations and VIP transport units. "...unfortunately, India once again launched missile strikes at 2.30am. They attacked the Nur Khan air base and Shorkot air base... Within 45 minutes, Saudi Prince Faisal called me. He said he had then just learnt about my conversation with (US Secretary of State) Marco Rubio. He asked if he was authorised to talk to (India's External Affairs Minister) S Jaishankar and convey that we are ready if they (India) stop. I said yes, brother, you can. He then called me back, saying he had conveyed the same to Jaishankar," Mr Dar said. Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar' openly admits 2 things in this interview 📍India struck the Nir Khan Air base and Shorkot Air base 📍 Ishaq Dar' says Saudi Prince Faisal called him asking "Am I authorised to talk to Jaishankar also and CONVEY ..and you are READY TO TALK"… — OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) June 19, 2025 On the intervening night of May 7 and 8, India launched Operation Sindoor and destroyed infrastructure in nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), in response to the April 22 in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. The operation, however, escalated bilateral tensions as it led to strikes and counter-strikes between the two nations. The Pakistani actions were strongly responded to by the Indian side. According to government sources, US officials were already in contact with both sides in anticipation of escalating tensions. While maintaining a neutral posture in public, it reportedly conveyed a firm message to Islamabad: Use the official military hotline and de-escalate without further delay. The US "practically ordered" the Pakistani side to activate its direct line to the Indian Army and avoid any delay. By the afternoon of May 10, after several of Pakistan's more aggressive tactical postures were repelled by India, Major General Kashif Abdullah, Pakistan's DGMO, placed a direct call to his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. The timing of the call, 1535 hrs IST, was later confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at a press briefing. Both sides then reached an agreement to stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea, with effect from 5pm that day. Pakistan, however, violated the agreement within hours of it coming into effect. Nur Khan is a strategic air base situated between Rawalpindi and Islamabad - the two nerve centres of Pakistan. The former is the headquarters of the Pakistan military, and the latter is the political power centre of the country. Multiple videos on social media purportedly showed the Nur Khan Air Base on fire following a huge explosion. NDTV had earlier reported that satellite imagery from April 25, taken almost two weeks before the strikes, showed the facility and the undamaged trucks. Satellite imagery from May 10, however, showed two trailer trucks, believed to be command and control facilities, destroyed by a pinpoint-accurate Indian strike. The image from May 17, taken a week after the strikes when a ceasefire was declared, showed Pakistan's clean-up operation at the air base. The PAF Base Rafiqui, on the other hand, functions as one of Pakistan's principal fighter air bases, housing an array of combat aircraft, including the Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets, French-built Mirage 5 fighters, and Alouette III helicopters. Earlier, Pakistan's retired Air Marshal Masood Akhtar admitted to losing the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft during Operation Sindoor. In an interview with Pakistani media, he said the aircraft that provided long-range radar surveillance and control of airspace was destroyed in one of India's precision missile strikes at Islamabad's Bholari air base.
