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India Today
16-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pahalgam terrorists fired in air to celebrate after killing 26: Eyewitness
In the ongoing investigation into the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, it has been revealed that terrorists were seen firing in the air to celebrate their heinous within the security apparatus said that the three terrorists who carried out the Baisaran valley attack were seen resorting to celebratory firing immediately following the carnage, indicating a brazen display of their violent breakthrough in the probe has come from a crucial eyewitness, described by officials as a valuable source of intelligence for the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The eyewitness, a local service provider who was confronted by the terrorists moments after the attack, has provided vital information that is helping to piece together the sequence of events. According to the eyewitness, two locals arrested by the NIA for providing logistical support to the terrorists were present at the valley during the attack. These individuals were reportedly managing the belongings of the three terrorists on the mentioned terrorists is a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander named Sulaiman, who is a dreaded operative wanted in connection with three other terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, including a high-profile attack on the Z Morh tunnel construction April 22, Pakistan-based terrorists opened fire on tourists in the scenic Baisaran Valley, killing 26 people. Most of the victims were tourists. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the the attack, India imposed several sanctions on Pakistan by suspending several strategic deals with the neighbouring country. These included suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, expulsion of Pakistani diplomats, shutting down of the Attari-Wagah border and more.- Ends
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First Post
15-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Pahalgam terror attack was a Pakistani plot, ordered by its political, military leaders: Report cites probe
The deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians was planned by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, acting on orders from Pakistan's top political and military leadership, according to a report. read more The Pahalgam terror attack, in which Pakistan-backed and trained terrorists killed 26 civilians, was planned by Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) on orders from Pakistan's political and military leadership, The Times of India reported, citing security sources. Sources compared the plot to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, saying it was an ISI-LeT operation involving only Pakistani terrorists. The ISI reportedly instructed Pakistan-based LeT commander Sajid Jutt to deploy foreign terrorists already operating in Jammu and Kashmir, avoiding the use of local Kashmiri militants to keep the plan secret. Only minimal local support was allowed on a 'need-to-know' basis. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to the report, the attack was led by Sulaiman, who is a former Pakistani special forces commando. He had trained at LeT's Muridke centre in Pakistan's Punjab before infiltrating into Jammu in 2022. Two other Pakistani terrorists were part of the team. Satellite phone records show that Sulaiman was in the Tral forest on 15 April, indicating he stayed close to the attack site at Baisaran for nearly a week before striking. Sulaiman was also involved in an attack on an Army truck in April 2023. While J&K Police initially suspected Pakistani terrorists Hashim Musa and Ali Bhai were involved, the investigation has so far confirmed only Sulaiman's role. Pakistan has long been accused of backing terrorists and using it as a tool of state policy. On 22 April, terrorists backed by Pakistan killed 26 innocent civilians in Pahalgam, sparking a strong reaction from New Delhi. India accused Pakistan of cross-border terrorism and responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and expelling Pakistani diplomats. India launches Operation Sindoor In retaliation, India carried out precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said nearly 100 terrorists were killed in these operations. Pakistan called a 'global exporter of terror' Experts often describe Pakistan as a 'global exporter of terror' due to its ongoing support for extremist groups. Pakistan's military and intelligence agencies provide safe havens, funding, and training to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, which have carried out attacks in South Asia and beyond. Terrorism used as a tool by Pakistan's military These terror groups help Pakistan's military maintain influence and justify its power within the country. Pakistan uses them to spread violence and target civilians, while any Indian retaliation is used by the military to stir public fear and tighten its control. Same tactics during Kargil War Pakistan used similar tactics during the Kargil War, when its forces secretly occupied Indian positions and falsely presented the conflict as a local uprising. India's counter-offensive eventually forced Pakistan to withdraw. Long history of harbouring terrorism India, Afghanistan, Iran, and Western nations have long accused Pakistan of sheltering terrorists and using them to pursue its foreign policy goals. Incidents like the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the discovery of Osama bin Laden hiding in Pakistan have only deepened these concerns.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan's political, military brass ordered hit at Pahalgam: Officials
File photo: Army jawans on alert in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians was a conspiracy hatched by Pakistan's ISI and terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba on the directions of the country's political and military brass and executed exclusively by Pakistani terrorists , according to sources in the security establishment. In what sources described as an LeT-ISI project akin to the 26/11 Mumbai attack, ISI gave specific directions to Pakistan-based Lashkar commander Sajid Jutt to deploy only foreign terrorists operating in J&K. To ensure secrecy, no Kashmiri terrorist was taken on board. He was directed to ensure minimal local involvement on a "need-to-know" basis. The attack was led by Sulaiman, a suspected former Pakistani special forces commando who had participated in training at LeT's Muridke hub in Pakistan's Punjab before crossing the LoC into the Jammu region in 2022. Two other Pakistanis were also in the hit squad. Satellite phone analysis has revealed that Sulaiman's location on April 15 was in Tral forest, indicating he was in the vicinity of the attack site at Baisaran for almost a week before the incident. Sulaiman was also involved in the April 2023 attack on an Army truck in Poonch in which five soldiers were killed. However, he laid low for the next two years. Sources did not reveal the identities of the two other Pakistani terrorists. Although J&K Police had suspected the role of Pakistani terrorists Hashim Musa and Ali Bhai, probe has only confirmed Sulaiman's role till now. There is no corroboration of the role of local terrorist Adil Hussain Thoker as a facilitator, either. Even the two locals arrested by NIA last month - Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar, both from Pahalgam - are believed to have had a limited role, having provided the Pakistani terrorists food, shelter and other logistics in return for a few thousand rupees. They have also denied any knowledge of the terrorists' plan to hit tourists in Baisaran. There are currently about 68 foreign terrorists and three local terrorists active in the Valley.
Business Recorder
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Jailed Imran Khan's sons likely to join rally demanding his release – but will it matter?
In a dramatic development ahead of a nationwide campaign planned for August 5, former prime minister Imran Khan's sons, Sulaiman and Qasim, are expected to join rallies in Pakistan calling for their father's release. Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a sentence at the Adiala Jail in £190 million corruption case and also faces pending trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act related to the May 9, 2023 protests. His sons, two British nationals, have largely remained outside the public eye. They are now reportedly planning to return to Pakistan after lobbying efforts in the United States, according to their aunt Aleema Khan. The campaign, which marks two years since the former prime minister was jailed, is being positioned as a renewed push by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to reignite public and international pressure. 'This is no longer just about politics - it's about justice,' Aleema told local media, adding that the brothers will 'stand with their father' and 'the people of Pakistan.' The son's have been slowly gaining momentum in the media, even appearing on a recent podcast to speak out against the 'inhumane conditions' under which he was being unlawfully held. However, their entry into Pakistan's increasingly fraught political landscape is unlikely to be smooth. Government officials, including PM's adviser Rana Sanaullah, have warned that the sons could be arrested if they participate in what authorities deem a 'violent protest.' Jemima Goldsmith, Khan's former wife slammed the comments accusing the government of threatening to detain her sons due to a 'personal vendetta'. 'My children aren't allowed to speak on the phone to their father Imran Khan,' Goldsmith posted on X. 'He [Imran] has been in solitary confinement in prison for nearly two years. Pakistan's government has now said if they go there to try to see him, they too will be arrested and put behind bars. This doesn't happen in a democracy or a functioning state…this isn't politics. It's a personal vendetta.' Imran Khan's sons legal vulnerability is further complicated by their British citizenship, which leaves them open to deportation or immediate detention if visa regulations are violated. While their presence may provide symbolic weight to PTI's cause, analysts say the path to any meaningful change remains steep. Past PTI-led protests have been met with mass arrests and media blackouts. Human rights groups have flagged the crackdown on dissent, while international attention has remained limited. Whether Sulaiman and Qasim can galvanise public sentiment or shift the political calculus remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the August campaign will test both the government's tolerance for dissent and PTI's ability to mobilise beyond symbolism.
Business Recorder
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Imran Khan's sons likely to join rally demanding his release – but will it matter?
In a dramatic development ahead of a nationwide campaign planned for August 5, former prime minister Imran Khan's sons, Sulaiman and Qasim, are expected to join rallies in Pakistan calling for their father's release. Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a sentence at the Adiala Jail in £190 million corruption case and also faces pending trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act related to the May 9, 2023 protests. His sons, two British nationals, have largely remained outside the public eye. They are now reportedly planning to return to Pakistan after lobbying efforts in the United States, according to their aunt Aleema Khan. The campaign, which marks two years since the former prime minister was jailed, is being positioned as a renewed push by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to reignite public and international pressure. 'This is no longer just about politics - it's about justice,' Aleema told local media, adding that the brothers will 'stand with their father' and 'the people of Pakistan.' The son's have been slowly gaining momentum in the media, even appearing on a recent podcast to speak out against the 'inhumane conditions' under which he was being unlawfully held. However, their entry into Pakistan's increasingly fraught political landscape is unlikely to be smooth. Government officials, including PM's adviser Rana Sanaullah, have warned that the sons could be arrested if they participate in what authorities deem a 'violent protest.' Jemima Goldsmith, Khan's former wife slammed the comments accusing the government of threatening to detain her sons due to a 'personal vendetta'. 'My children aren't allowed to speak on the phone to their father Imran Khan,' Goldsmith posted on X. 'He [Imran] has been in solitary confinement in prison for nearly two years. Pakistan's government has now said if they go there to try to see him, they too will be arrested and put behind bars. This doesn't happen in a democracy or a functioning state…this isn't politics. It's a personal vendetta.' Imran Khan's sons legal vulnerability is further complicated by their British citizenship, which leaves them open to deportation or immediate detention if visa regulations are violated. While their presence may provide symbolic weight to PTI's cause, analysts say the path to any meaningful change remains steep. Past PTI-led protests have been met with mass arrests and media blackouts. Human rights groups have flagged the crackdown on dissent, while international attention has remained limited. Whether Sulaiman and Qasim can galvanise public sentiment or shift the political calculus remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the August campaign will test both the government's tolerance for dissent and PTI's ability to mobilise beyond symbolism.
