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Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Pahalgam terror attack: India's diplomatic win over Pakistan as UNSC report mentions TRF
The United States has also recently designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
TRF Named in UN Report for Pahalgam Attack; India Scores Diplomatic Win at UNSC
/ Jul 30, 2025, 02:56PM IST In a major diplomatic win for India, the UN Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee Monitoring Team report has explicitly named The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy outfit of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), for its involvement in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2024. The report validates India's long-standing position that TRF operates as a front for LeT, exposing Pakistan's strategy of plausible deniability. It marks the first UN mention of LeT since 2019 and reflects international consensus on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. The report also cited that TRF claimed responsibility for the attack twice before retracting it. This follows the US government's designation of TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). India had provided detailed dossiers and briefings to the UN since 2023 to push for global recognition of TRF's terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.#TRF #PahalgamAttack #UNReport #LeT #PakistanTerror #IndiaUN #JammuAndKashmir #CounterTerrorism #UNSC1267 #SheikhSajjadGul #IndiaDiplomacy #TRFBanned #USDesignatesTRF #TerrorExposed #PakistanExposed
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
UNSC report names TRF in Pahalgam attack, links group to Lashkar-e-Taiba
A recent United Nations Security Council (UNSC) report has named The Resistance Front, a proxy for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in connection with the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The findings are expected to strengthen India's claims of Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism, news agency PTI reported. The report, compiled by the UNSC's Monitoring Team, cited an unnamed member state that said the Pahalgam attack 'could not have happened without Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) support' and emphasised a link between LeT and The Resistance Front (TRF). Pakistan's denial vs UN findings Pakistan's foreign minister had mentioned in the National Assembly about managing to remove references to TRF from a UNSC press statement condemning the Pahalgam incident. The report of UNSC's Monitoring Team mention of TRF reflects how the global community sees Pakistan's 'lies and deceptive narrative', PTI cited sources as saying. According to the Monitoring Team report, five terrorists carried out the Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. 'The attack was claimed that same day by The Resistance Front (TRF), which in parallel published a photograph of the attack site. The claim of responsibility was repeated the following day,' the report noted. However, TRF retracted the claim on April 26 and made no further statements. No other group claimed responsibility for the attack. The report also documented differing opinions from UNSC member states on the TRF-LeT connection. 'One member state said the attack could not have happened without LeT's support, and that there was a relationship between LeT and TRF,' it said. 'Another member state said the attack was carried out by TRF, which was synonymous with LeT. One member state rejected these views and said that LeT was defunct.' US declares TRF a terrorist organisation The United States officially designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) earlier this month. The announcement was made by the US Department of State. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, 'This action underscores our commitment to counter terrorism and hold accountable those who target civilians.' He added that TRF's role in the Pahalgam attack reflects Washington's determination to enforce President Donald Trump's call for justice. According to the State Department, TRF has carried out several attacks on Indian security forces in recent years. With the FTO and SDGT designations — under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Executive Order 13224 — legal action can now be more strongly enforced against TRF and its affiliates. The department also reaffirmed that Lashkar-e-Taiba remains listed as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation. [With agency inputs]
Epoch Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
US Sanctions Maduro-Linked Venezuelan ‘Cartel of the Suns' as Terrorist Entity
The Treasury Department on Friday designated Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles—known in English as the Cartel of the Suns—as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity, accusing President Nicolas Maduro and senior members of his regime of leading the group and supporting major drug cartels whose activities threaten U.S. national security. The designation, issued by the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on July 25 under counterterrorism authorities, blocks all property and interests of the group within U.S. jurisdiction, and generally prohibits Americans from engaging in transactions with it.
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First Post
6 days ago
- Business
- First Post
Days after listing TRF as terror outfit, US praises Pakistan's role in 'counter terrorism'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed gratitude for 'Pakistan's partnership in countering terrorism and preserving regional stability' as he hosted Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar read more US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday (July 25) in Washington, lauding the latter for Islamabad's alleged role in 'counter terrorism operations'. The two leaders Friday gathered for 'comprehensive discussions aimed at bolstering US-Pakistan relations, enhancing trade ties, and addressing regional security challenges,' according to their statements to the press. In a post on X, Rubio expressed gratitude for 'Pakistan's partnership in countering terrorism and preserving regional stability' and highlighted the focus of their talks on 'expanding bilateral trade and fostering deeper cooperation in the critical minerals and mining sectors.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 today to discuss expanding bilateral trade and enhancing collaboration in the critical minerals sector. I also thanked him for Pakistan's partnership in countering terrorism and preserving regional… — Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) July 25, 2025 US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that Rubio commended 'Pakistan's continued willingness to play a constructive role in mediating conversations with Iran and its commitment to preserving regional stability.' The leaders also explored preparations for the upcoming US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue, scheduled for August in Islamabad, with a focus on strengthening joint efforts against terrorist groups like ISIS-K to enhance regional security. Rubio underscored the need for 'expanding mutually beneficial bilateral trade' and exploring opportunities for collaboration in the minerals sector, which is increasingly vital due to global demand for critical resources. According to Arab News, Dar's eight-day US visit includes chairing several United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meetings, as Pakistan holds the rotating presidency this month. TRF's designation as terror outfit The meeting follows Rubio's recent announcement that the US will designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy for the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as both a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The TRF had claimed responsibility for the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 deaths.
