Defence Minister Rajnath Singh exposes Pakistan-Pakistan’s plan to fund terrorism, warning of Rs 14 crore for Masood Azhar. India challenges IMF’s aid to Pakistan amid rising terror funding concerns. Read latest updates on Operation Sindoor and India-Pak tensions.
Pakistan’s Terror Funding Exposed: Rajnath Singh Warns of Rs 14 Crore for Masood Azhar
In a sharp warning on May 16, 2025, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh accused Pakistan of using its taxpayers’ money to fund terrorism, claiming the Pakistani government plans to send Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar, the UN-designated terrorist and leader of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed group. This group was behind the deadly 2019 Pulwama and 2016 Uri attacks that shook India’s security.
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Rajnath Singh revealed that Pakistan is not just funding terrorists but actively rebuilding terror infrastructure destroyed by India during Operation Sindoor. This Indian military mission targeted terror camps in Pakistan, including Lashkar-e-Taiba’s base in Muridke and Jaish’s headquarters in Bahawalpur.
The Defence Minister warned that the funds to rebuild these camps would come from the $2.1 billion Pakistan is set to receive from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Singh said, “Pakistan will spend tax collected from its citizens to give Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar, despite his status as a global terrorist.”
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IMF Aid to Pakistan: A Backdoor for Terror Funding?
India has raised strong objections to IMF’s financial aid to Pakistan. Singh labeled the IMF’s bailout as “indirect funding of terror.” India opposed a fresh $2.3 billion loan proposal to Pakistan, fearing these funds could be diverted to support state-sponsored terrorism.
Despite India’s protests and abstaining from the vote, the IMF approved the loan. Singh urged the IMF to rethink its decision, warning, “Any financial assistance to Pakistan is funding terror activities.”
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Pakistan’s ‘Grey List’ Controversy and International Concerns
Pakistan was put on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘grey list’ in 2018 due to poor anti-money laundering and terror financing controls. Though removed from the list in 2022 after alleged reforms, India and others remain skeptical, citing continued terror support from Islamabad.
International bodies like the UN and the UN Security Council have repeatedly questioned Pakistan’s role in harbouring terrorists, especially after attacks like the Pahalgam bombing.
Operation Sindoor: India’s Retaliation Against Terror
Operation Sindoor was India’s first tri-service mission since the 1971 war. It targeted terror camps linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, destroying their key facilities in Muridke and Bahawalpur. The strikes reportedly killed 10 of Masood Azhar’s family members and dozens of terror operatives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the operation as a direct hit on Pakistan’s terror “nursery” and warned that India’s response to terror threats has become stronger and more decisive.
This unfolding saga highlights the complex tussle between India’s security concerns and international financial diplomacy, where funds meant for development risk becoming fuel for terror. The world watches closely as India calls out Pakistan’s terror funding in global forums, seeking accountability and peace in the region.