A stark warning emerges from Athens: Pakistan’s notorious terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba are reconstructing their infrastructures amid the Gaza crisis, recruiting for India-focused attacks. The Geopolitico think tank’s report details their cunning use of humanitarian pretexts for funding.
Exploiting FATF monitoring weaknesses identified by Pakistani agencies, these outfits have refined operations post-grey-listing lessons. Now, funds flow via digital means—wallets, crypto—bypassing banks.
Family ties run deep in the scheme: Masood Azhar’s son Hammad and brother Talha lead Gaza aid campaigns on platforms like EasyPaisa, amassing donations for 300+ mosques and prayer essentials, redirected to terror.
The post-October 7, 2023, Israel-Hamas escalation handed them a golden opportunity. Long-standing networks among Pakistani expats in Gulf nations and the West sustain this through sham charities, echoing funding for Kashmir violence and Mumbai carnage.
As these groups evolve, the international community faces a pressing challenge. Enhanced surveillance, diaspora vigilance, and diplomatic pressure on Pakistan are critical to starve them of resources and avert renewed threats.