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News18
5 days ago
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On TRF Terror Tag, China Says It's Against All Forms Of Terrorism: 'We Condemn Pahalgam Attack'
Last Updated: The statement comes after the US designated TRF, a proxy of Pakistan-based LeT, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group China on Friday denounced the Pahalgam terror attack and called on regional nations to strengthen counter‑terror cooperation. The statement comes after the United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group. In a brief media briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, 'China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred on April 22." Jian added that China urges neighbouring countries to 'enhance counter-terrorism cooperation and jointly maintain regional security and stability". Earlier today, the US State Department announced the TRF designation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This move is expected to influence discussions in the UN Security Council's 1267 Committee—an international body that imposes asset freezes, travel bans and arms embargoes on terrorist entities. Under the 1267 sanctions regime, several Pakistani terror groups, including LeT, Jaish‑e‑Mohammad and Jamaat‑ud‑Dawa, along with leaders Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, are already targeted. Following the Pahalgam attack, the Council condemned the incident on 25 April, though references to TRF and LeT were reportedly dropped after objections from Pakistan and China. According to Pakistan's Dawn newspaper, the US designation largely echoes India's stance that TRF is a front for LeT. Twenty‑six people were killed in the attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. TRF initially claimed responsibility before retracting its admission amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. Following four days of cross‑border drone and missile exchanges, India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire understanding on 10 May. News18 earlier reported that intelligence shared by New Delhi met the rigorous standards required by the US for such listings—a standard often regarded as more demanding than the UN sanctions process, where geopolitical interests can influence outcomes. The US listing of TRF also highlights how Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar allegedly attempted to shield the group. Notably, Dar reportedly took pride in removing references to TRF from the Security Council's condemnation message following the Pahalgam attack—an attack for which TRF itself had claimed responsibility. The successful designation by the US serves as both a validation of India's evidence and a diplomatic setback for efforts to obscure the group's role. It also reinforces TRF's identity as a front for the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba, affirming its operational ties and culpability in recent acts of terrorism. 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.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ringfencing India? After Pakistan and Afghanistan, now China holds a tri‑nation meet with Bangladesh. What it means
China recently hosted Bangladesh and Pakistan for talks in Kunming. The meeting aimed to boost cooperation in trade and connectivity. A working group will explore joint projects. This follows a similar China-Pakistan-Afghanistan meeting. India is concerned about China's growing influence in the region. Security ties between Bangladesh, Pakistan, and China are also under scrutiny. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why China, Bangladesh, Pak meeting matters for New Delhi What Pakistan, China, Bangladesh agreed in the meet Focus area Planned cooperation Economy & trade Joint projects in industry, digital economy and maritime logistics Connectivity Exploration of Belt and Road links—potentially an eastward spur of CPEC People's welfare Agriculture, climate action, health, education and youth exchanges Follow‑up A working group to translate the Kunming understandings into pilot projects Bangladesh's quiet pivot towards Pak, China Former Bangladesh military intelligence chief end 12-day China trip Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Meeting comes after China, Afghanistan, Pakistan meet last month China on Thursday brought Bangladesh and Pakistan together for an inaugural trilateral dialogue in Kunming, barely a month after hosting a similar meeting with Pakistan and Afghanistan. The closed‑door talks, led by Chinese Vice‑Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, agreed to set up a working group for 'good‑neighbourly, equal and mutually trusted' cooperation, signalling Beijing's intent to knit India's neighbours more tightly into its strategic India, the move feeds a long‑running concern that China is cultivating a ring of friendly states along the subcontinent's periphery. New Delhi already objects to the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor running through Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir. Now, with Bangladesh's interim leadership warming to Beijing—and exploring closer ties with Islamabad—the prospect of a three‑way framework on trade, infrastructure and security raises fresh questions about India's strategic Acting Foreign Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique joined Sun at Kunming, while Foreign Secretary‑designate Amna Baloch represented Pakistan via video. The gathering came soon after Dhaka's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus publicly asked Beijing for economic help and discreetly revived contact with Islamabad—moves that have already drawn attention in New another development that has raised red flags within India's security establishment, Major General (Retd) Rezzakul Haider Chowdhury, former Bangladesh military intelligence chief and a convicted figure in the 2004 Chittagong arms smuggling case, reportedly concluded a 12-day trip to Guangzhou, China, on June 18. His visit coincided with that of Bangladesh's interim National Security Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman, who reportedly sought Beijing's help to arrange a backchannel meeting with Pakistan's ISI chief. Indian agencies view this synchronised movement of high-level security actors—linked to past anti-India plots—as a signal of a deeper and potentially coordinated security alignment between Beijing, Islamabad, and follows a May meeting in which China, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to extend CPEC into Afghan territory. India had protested that any third‑country role in CPEC infringes on its sovereignty. The new Bangladesh‑Pakistan‑China line‑up suggests Beijing is applying the same template to India's eastern Thursday's statements highlighted 'true multilateralism' and insisted the talks were 'not directed at any third party', the meeting comes at a time of heightened tensions in South Asia:India's May strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, which prompted Beijing's vocal support for Islamabad.82 per cent of Islamabad's defence imports already come from agencies are probing reports that Dhaka's interim National Security Adviser has sought a Beijing‑brokered meeting with Pakistan's ISI chief.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rahim Yar Khan airbase stays shut as Pakistan extends NOTAM, a month after India's Operation Sindoor strike
Pakistan has extended the closure of its Rahim Yar Khan airbase until 4 July, according to a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). The runway has remained offline since India's precision strikes under Operation Sindoor in early May 2025. The extended shutdown signals continuing repair challenges for Pakistan's military after India's retaliatory strikes. The longer the runway stays idle, the more pressure Islamabad faces to restore full air‑defence coverage in southern Punjab. Rahim yar khan air base notam extenrded to six weeks Open‑source intelligence expert Damien Saymon posted, 'Pakistan once again issues a NOTAM for Rahim Yar Khan, the runway struck by India in May 2025 now remains offline estimated till 04 July 2025.' The update replaced an earlier NOTAM that was set to expire on 18 May. — detresfa_ (@detresfa_) India's response to Pahalgam terror attack Operation Sindoor began after the 22 April terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. New Delhi said the operation hit nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Jammu & Kashmir. The Indian government stated, 'carefully calculated move to neutralise Pakistan's military infrastructure while minimising collateral damage.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo Rahim Yar Khan Airbase damage visible in released video Footage released by the Indian Armed Forces showed a crater on the Rahim Yar Khan runway. The base lies about 200 km south of Bahawalpur and is a key part of Pakistan's air‑defence network. Speaking about India's strikes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told supporters, 'Pakistan couldn't destroy the airbase here. Not far from here is Pakistan's Rahim Yar Khan air base which is in ICU because of India's air strikes.' Live Events RECOMMENDED STORIES FOR YOU He added, 'They thought that India would sit quietly. They didn't expect us to strike back. The ones who were proud of their arms are now shattered under debris.'
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: Deputy PM admits Pakistan asked for ceasefire after India struck 2 airbases
Pakistan foreign minister Ishaq Dar NEW DELHI: Dragging his feet to the truth after repeated denials, Pakistan's deputy prime minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday admitted that India struck Rawalpindi's Nur Khan airbase and the Shorkot airbase during Operation Sindoor , which was carried to avenge the Pahalgam terrorist attack, in which ISI-groomed terrorists killed 26 civilians. India attacked the Nur Khan and Shorkot airbases on the intervening night of May 6 and 7. Within 45 minutes of the strike, Saudi Prince Faisal offered to speak to external affairs minister S Jaishankar on behalf of Pakistan's deputy PM, seeking to halt further action against Pakistan. Dar's statement strongly suggests that Islamabad desperately scrambled to find help in persuading India to halt its kinetic action, which was "precise, measured and non-escalatory". Nur Khan airbase Pakistan air force Base Nur Khan, situated in Chaklala, Rawalpindi is around 10km from Islamabad, Pakistan capital. It is an active airbase that encompasses the former Benazir Bhutto International Airport within its grounds. The facility, originally established as RAF Station Chaklala and later known as PAF Base Chaklala, continues to serve as a vital military installation in Pakistan. The base is also home to PAF College Chaklala, which trains Aviation Cadets, and Fazaia Inter College Nur Khan, providing additional educational facilities on the premises. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Imtiaz Gul, a defence analyst, claimed that the strategically important Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi is 'under American control.' Rafiqui airbase Pakistan air force base Rafiqui, situated near Shorkot in Jhang District, is a major military installation located 337 kilometers south of Islamabad. The base features a 10,000-foot runway with a parallel taxiway that serves as an emergency landing strip. The airbase was previously known as PAF Base Shorkot before being renamed after Sarfaraz Ahmed Rafiqui, a fighter pilot from the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. The base's infrastructure includes a primary runway and an emergency taxiway system that allows for aircraft recovery operations when needed. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor was India's swift, calculated tri‑service cross-border assault on the dead night of May 6 and 7, targeting nine terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the brutal April 22 Pahalgam massacre that claimed 26 innocent lives. Within 25 minutes, India's Army, Navy and Air Force deployed SCALP cruise missiles, HAMMER smart bombs, loitering munitions and ground-to-ground weaponry, killing around 70 to 100 militants and crippling key Lashkar‑e‑Taiba, JeM and Hizbul Mujahideen infrastructure at Bahalwalpur and Muridke in Pakistan. Pahalgam's terrorists thought they were sending a message when they murdered husbands in front of their wives, after selecting victims by their religion. Via the name Operation Sindoor, the government sent an immeasurably bigger message back as India avenged the loss suffered by those women. Sindoor, vermillion, is a symbol of marriage in Hindu custom. Pakistan's military-intelligence-jihadi complex would have been among the first to note the image put out by Indian Army right after government's confirmation of the strikes - Operation Sindoor in block letters, with the first 'O' represented by a bowl of vermillion.
