Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Lashkar-e-Taiba Faces Internal Revolt
The Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group that usually follows Pakistan's orders, is now having a big argument inside the group.
Some leaders and members are upset because they think the Pakistani government and army are making bad decisions.
They are fighting against other groups like the TTP and BLA to protect interests of China and the United States, which the Lashkar-e-Taiba members don't like.
They also don't like that the army is fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan.
A leader named Mohammad Ashfaq Rana even made a video saying the government is not protecting them and is ruining the country.
This is a big deal because the Lashkar-e-Taiba has never had such problems before.
If this continues, it could cause more trouble in Pakistan and the region.
Lashkar-e-Taiba is experiencing an internal revolt, with leaders and members expressing discontent over recent decisions.
The group is unhappy with the Pakistani establishment's decisions to engage against TTP, BLA, and align with ISKP.
Members feel the establishment is prioritizing Chinese and Western interests over their own people.
A video by commander Mohammad Ashfaq Rana criticizes the establishment for failing to protect the group and ruining the country.
The revolt poses a significant security risk to Pakistan and the region, potentially affecting other groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad.
- Who
- Lashkar-e-Taiba members and leadership, Pakistani establishment, Chinese and Western interests
- What
- Internal revolt within Lashkar-e-Taiba against Pakistani establishment decisions
- When
- Recent months, with increasing visibility of discontent
- Where
- Pakistan, Afghanistan, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
- Why
- Discontent over decisions to engage against TTP, BLA, and alignment with ISKP, perceived failure of protection by establishment
- Organization
- Lashkar-e-Taiba
- Conflict
- Internal revolt
- Key Figures
- Mohammad Ashfaq Rana, Hafiz Saeed
- Regions Involved
- Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Afghanistan
- External Interests
- China, United States
- Key Events
- Operation Sindoor, TTP and BLA battles
- Establishment Figures
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir
