Origins of the Terror Network
The Soviet-Afghan War (1979) was the turning point when Pakistan’s spy agency ISI, with U.S. funds, started building a terror infrastructure.
These terror groups were trained and used for various goals: Kashmir, Afghanistan control, sectarian violence, and ideological warfare.
Major Terror Groups Supported by Pakistan
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT):
Targets India, led by Hafiz Saeed (still in Pakistan).
Has over 300 madrassas and 16+ training camps.
Linked to 2008 Mumbai attacks and other deadly bombings.
Funded by ISI, Gulf donors, and fake charities.
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM):
Known for suicide attacks, founded by Masood Azhar after IC-814 hijacking.
Behind Pulwama (2019) and Parliament attack (2001).
Has suicide training camps, including in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Other Groups:
Haqqani Network: Works with ISI, operates on Afghan-Pakistan border.
ISIS-K and Harakat-ul-Mujahideen also active, sometimes indirectly allowed by Pakistan.
Funding and Radicalisation
Terror funds come from:
Fake religious charities ($150–200 million/year),
Hawala, crypto, and drug trade,
Classified ISI budgets.
Radicalisation via:
30,000+ madrassas, some teach violent jihad,
Propaganda through social media and literature,
Targeting poor youth for recruitment.
State Involvement and Global Impact
ISI has a three-tier system for terrorism: planning, training, and funding.
Former Pakistani leaders have admitted to supporting terrorism.
Despite pressure from the FATF, terror outfits just change names, not structure.
This system threatens not just India, but global stability.
The 2025 Pahalgam attack shows Pakistan-based groups still operate actively.
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