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In a bombshell interview with Al Jazeera, former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed that Pakistan has no idea where UN-designated terrorist and Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is suggesting he may be in Afghanistan. Bhutto challenged India to share concrete intelligence if Azhar is on Pakistani soil. He also claimed that Pakistan cannot capture Azhar if even NATO failed to do so in Afghanistan. The startling statement has reignited global scrutiny of Pakistan's counterterrorism stance, given Azhar's role in major terror attacks in India. Bhutto also defended Pakistan's handling of Hafiz Saeed, saying he is in custody, contrary to reports. As Pakistan deflects responsibility, India demands accountability. Is Pakistan sheltering terror masterminds? Or is it simply powerless? Watch the full report.#masoodazhar #bilawalbhutto #pakistanterror #jaishmohammad #hafizsaeed #terrorism #pakistan #operationsindoor #terroristan #pakafghanborder #unbannedterrorists #indiapakconflict #counterterrorismfail #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
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