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Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
TRF deserves designation as foreign terrorist organisation: US House Foreign Affairs Committee
Last week, the US designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
TRF deserves designation as foreign terrorist organisation: U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee
The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs has welcomed the designation of The Resistance Front, a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a global terrorist outfit over the Pahalgam attack, saying anyone who "butchers" civilians doesn't get a pass but justice. Last week, the U.S. designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). 'President (Donald) Trump calls it like it is. The Resistance Front is a foreign terrorist organisation and deserves the designation," the committee, chaired by Representative Brian Mast, said in a post on X Saturday. A long list: The Hindu editorial on the U.S., designation of The Resistance Front group "When you butcher civilians, you don't get a pass—you get Justice. It was a terrorist attack—simple and straightforward,' the committee said. It also cited its post on X dated April 22, when the committee had slammed a report by the New York Times on the Pahalgam attack titled 'At Least 24 Tourists Gunned Down by Militants in Kashmir'. The House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority had said, 'Hey, @nytimes, we fixed it for you. This was a terrorist attack plain and simple. Whether it's India or Israel, when it comes to terrorism, the NYT is removed from reality.' It was a terrorist attack—simple and straightforward. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority (@HouseForeignGOP) July 19, 2025 In the post, the House Foreign Affairs Committee had struck down the word 'militants' in the headline and replaced it with the word 'terrorists', writing the word in bold red letters. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announcing the punitive measure against TRF, had said it was part of Washington's commitment to countering terrorism and enforcing President Trump's call for justice for the Pahalgam attack. TRF, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) front and proxy, claimed responsibility for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. India welcomed the U.S. decision, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar describing it as a "strong affirmation" of India-US counter-terror cooperation.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
US House Committee backs terror group tag for TRF over Pahalgam attack
The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs has strongly backed the designation of The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a global terrorist organisation over its role in the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The committee said those who 'butcher civilians' should not be spared but face justice. 'President Trump calls it like it is. The Resistance Front is a foreign terrorist organisation and deserves the designation,' the committee, chaired by Representative Brian Mast, said in a post on X. 'When you butcher civilians, you don't get a pass, you get justice. It was a terrorist attack, simple and straightforward,' it added. The House Committee also cited its earlier post dated April 22, in which it criticised a New York Times headline on the Pahalgam incident: 'At Least 24 Tourists Gunned Down by Militants in Kashmir.' In its response, the Committee had posted a screenshot of the article with the word 'militants' crossed out and replaced with 'terrorists' in bold red letters. 'Hey, @nytimes, we fixed it for you,' the post on X had read. 'This was a terrorist attack, plain and simple. Whether it's India or Israel, when it comes to terrorism, the NYT is removed from reality.' TRF designated FTO, SDGT by US State Dept Last week, the US Department of State designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). In an official statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the action reflected Washington's resolve to uphold President Trump's call for justice over the Pahalgam killings. India welcomes US move on TRF designation India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar welcomed the US decision, calling it a reaffirmation of the India-US partnership in counter-terrorism efforts. In a post on X, he thanked US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the State Department for recognising TRF as a terrorist group. The Pahalgam attack, which occurred on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir, left 26 civilians dead and sparked widespread outrage across India. TRF had initially claimed responsibility for the killings but later retracted its statement amid growing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
US House panel backs terror tag on TRF, slams NYT for 'downplaying' Pahalgam attack
NEW YORK/ WASHINGTON: The US House Committee on Foreign Affairs has welcomed the designation of The Resistance Front, a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a global terrorist outfit over the Pahalgam attack, saying anyone who "butchers" civilians doesn't get a pass but justice. Last week, the US designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). 'President (Donald) Trump calls it like it is. The Resistance Front is a foreign terrorist organisation and deserves the designation," the committee, chaired by Representative Brian Mast, said in a post on X Saturday. "When you butcher civilians, you don't get a pass—you get Justice. It was a terrorist attack—simple and straightforward,' the committee said.
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First Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
'We don't consider TRF illegal': Pakistan openly backs outfit that US designated as terrorist
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has openly supported The Resistance Front (TRF), a terrorist group tied to the deadly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, after the US labelled it a Foreign Terrorist Organisation read more During a fiery speech in the Pakistani Parliament, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar openly defended The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-sponsored terrorist group tied to the deadly Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir and known as a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). This came a day after the United States designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation on Friday (July 18), triggering concerns in Islamabad. Dar revealed that Pakistan, leveraging its position as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, successfully blocked any mention of TRF in the UNSC's condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Pak Deputy PM Ishaq Dar rejected TRF involvement in the Pahalgam attack and said : 'Alhamdulillah we are the non permanent member of don't consider TRF as the evidence that TRF has carried out the Pahalgam attack or show the ownership of TRF... We… — OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) July 18, 2025 'We opposed the mention of TRF in the UNSC statement. I got calls from global capitals, but Pakistan will not accept,' Dar declared. 'TRF was deleted, and Pakistan prevailed.' He went further, challenging the accusations against TRF. 'We don't consider TRF illegal. Show us proof they carried out the Pahalgam attack. Show ownership by TRF. We won't accept the allegation, and TRF had to be deleted from the UN press release,' Dar insisted, despite TRF publicly claiming responsibility for the attack and intelligence from both the US and India linking the group to LeT's infrastructure. US labels TRF as a terror outfit Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in announcing TRF's designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), outlined the group's actions and the financial sanctions that would restrict its support networks. 'TRF, a Lashkar-e-Taiba front and proxy, claimed responsibility for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack which killed 26 civilians,' the State Department said. 'TRF has also claimed responsibility for several attacks against Indian security forces, including most recently in 2024.' Rubio described the Pahalgam attack as 'the deadliest assault on civilians in India since 2008' and emphasised that 'these actions demonstrate the Trump administration's commitment to protecting our national security interests and seeking justice for victims of terrorism.' India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar praised the US decision, calling it a 'strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation.' In a post on X, he wrote, 'Appreciate SecRubio and @StateDept for designating TRF, a Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) proxy, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). It claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Zero tolerance for terrorism.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation. Appreciate @SecRubio and @StateDept for designating TRF—a Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) proxy—as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). It claimed responsibility for the… — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 18, 2025
