Ex-Pakistan FM Khar in Hot Water Over LeT Leader’s Funeral Presence

Former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has found herself at the center of a heated debate after downplaying the presence of a man identified as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader Hafiz Abdul Rauf at the funeral of terrorists killed during India’s Operation Sindoor.

Khar Denies LeT Leader’s Identity, Despite Evidence

During an interview, Khar initially denied that the man in the funeral photo was indeed Rauf. However, the interviewer presented evidence linking the man to Rauf, including a matching ID number listed by the US Treasury Department.

Pakistan Army Not Defending US-Proscribed Individual, Khar Claims

Facing mounting pressure, Khar shifted her defense, claiming that the Pakistani army was not defending a US-proscribed individual. This statement raised further questions about Pakistan’s stance on known terrorist figures and its commitment to combating terrorism.

The incident has ignited a firestorm of criticism and fueled ongoing concerns about the support networks for terrorist organizations operating within Pakistan.