Shoaib Akhtar Brother Funeral: Shoaib Akhtar’s brother Shahid Akhtar passed away two days ago, his last journey i.e. Janaza took place in a cemetery in Islamabad in Pakistan, but as soon as a video of the funeral surfaced, there was a stir in India because many prominent people associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba were seen attending the funeral. Surprisingly, terrorist Saifullah Kasuri, the mastermind of the Pahalgam attack, was also present in the funeral. Overall, these organizations are accused of being involved in major terrorist attacks in India, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and the Pahalgam attack.
As soon as the video went viral, this matter became a topic of discussion in India. Inam ur Rehman was also seen with Saifullah Kasuri in the video. Who is the President of Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML). PMML is considered the political face of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Other leaders of the organization were also seen present at the funeral. These included Deputy General Secretary Abdullah Toor, Zonal General Secretary Hafiz Umar and Khidmat Committee Chairman Amjad Bhatti. PMML itself had released this video on its official channel.
Saifullah Kasuri is one of the main members of Lashkar-e-Taiba and is also said to be the deputy chief. On April 22, 2025, 25 tourists were killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. India launched Operation Sindoor after this attack. Many Lashkar terrorists were killed in this. India had also suspended the Indus Water Agreement. After this Saifullah Kasuri continued giving statements against India. In a video in February, he threatened India and talked about a 26/11 like attack through sea route. In another video, he accused India of water terrorism regarding the Indus Water Treaty.
Claim of connection with Pakistani Army
In a video, Kasuri was seen saying that Pakistan Army invites him to its programs. She also calls the soldiers to offer their last prayers. He claimed that India is also afraid of him.
What is the connection between PMML and Lashkar?
Actually, questions have been raised on PMML. The United Nations has also banned Hafiz Saeed, declared a terrorist, after the ban, PMML was raised as a political alternative. Let us tell you that Hafiz Saeed is considered the main conspirator of 26/11 Mumbai attack. PMML participated in 2024 Pakistan elections but lost badly.
Pakistan gives shelter to terrorists
India has always been accusing Pakistan of giving shelter to terrorist organizations. Attacks like Pahalgam affect the safety of tourists. The presence of people associated with terrorist organizations in this funeral shows the influence of these groups in Pakistan. Security challenges may increase further in the coming times. No statement has come yet from Shoaib Akhtar or his family on this matter. This incident once again makes it clear that people from banned organizations are roaming freely in Pakistan.