Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Pakistan Supports US Terror Designation of The Resistance Front
Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, has changed his mind about the US calling The Resistance Front (TRF) a terrorist group.
The US now considers TRF a terrorist organization.
Before, Pakistan was not okay with this designation, even blocking the UN from mentioning TRF.
Now, Pakistan has no issue with the US decision.
The TRF is believed by India to be linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group based in Pakistan.
TRF claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack.
Pakistan's Foreign Minister supports US designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organization.
The US recently designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
TRF is believed by India to be a front for the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The TRF claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
Pakistan previously blocked a UN Security Council resolution mentioning TRF.
- Who
- Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister and the US.
- What
- Pakistan's Foreign Minister supports the US designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a terrorist organization.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Washington and in the context of US and Pakistan relations.
- Why
- Not explicitly stated, but the context involves the US designating TRF as a terrorist organization.
Previous Stance
Current Stance
TRF's Status
Previous Stance
Pakistan blocked the mention of TRF in a UNSC resolution.
Current Stance
The United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
- Official
- Ishaq Dar, Pakistan's Foreign Minister
- Subject
- The Resistance Front (TRF)
- US Action
- Designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT)
- Pakistan's Current Position
- Supports US designation
- Pakistan's Previous Position
- Blocked the mention of TRF in a UNSC resolution
- Alleged Connection
- Linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) by India
- Attack
- Pahalgam terrorist attack claimed by TRF
Sources
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