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Controversial Funeral for Terrorists Highlights Pakistan's Terrorism Allegiance

5/8/2025

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On May 7, 2025, a controversial funeral in Muridke for terrorists slain in India's Operation Sindoor drew military and ISI officials, with US-designated terrorist Hafiz Abdul Rauf leading the prayers. This starkly underscores Pakistan's troubling allegiance to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, raising questions about its commitment to fighting terrorism.

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On May 7, 2025, a controversial funeral in Muridke for terrorists slain in India's Operation Sindoor drew military and ISI officials, with US-designated terrorist Hafiz Abdul Rauf leading the prayers. This starkly underscores Pakistan's troubling allegiance to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, raising questions about its commitment to fighting terrorism.