In a statement that has raised eyebrows across the global diplomatic community, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar openly defended the The Resistance Front (TRF) in Parliament, rejecting its involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack and dismissing the group’s designation as a terrorist organization.
Pak Deputy PM Ishaq Dar rejected TRF involvement in the Pahalgam attack and said :
\’Alhamdulillah we are the non permanent member of UNSC…..we don\’t consider TRF as illegal…show the evidence that TRF has carried out the Pahalgam attack or show the ownership of TRF… We… pic.twitter.com/qLwDAC4zVy
— OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) July 18, 2025
Speaking confidently on the floor of the Pakistani Parliament, Dar stated:
“Alhamdulillah, we are a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. We do not consider TRF as illegal. Show us the evidence that TRF carried out the Pahalgam attack or provide their claim of ownership. We will not accept this narrative, and TRF must be removed from the press release.”
TRF Declared Terror Outfit by the United States
Contrary to Dar’s claims, the United States has now officially designated the TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) as of July 2025, reinforcing global concerns over Pakistan’s alleged tolerance — and at times, open defense — of terror-linked outfits operating in South Asia.
This latest development underscores a widening disconnect between Pakistan\’s public rhetoric and the international community’s counter-terrorism efforts.
What Is The Resistance Front (TRF)?
TRF is widely seen as a proxy outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and has been involved in multiple terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, often under the guise of a new-age insurgent front. Intelligence agencies believe TRF was formed to give a local face to terrorism directed from across the border.
Global Outrage Over Pakistan’s Double Standards
Dar’s remarks, especially in the context of Pakistan’s UNSC non-permanent membership, have drawn strong criticism. Security analysts and diplomats view this defense of TRF as yet another instance of Islamabad shielding militant proxies while trying to maintain a moderate image on global platforms.
India\’s Stand
India has repeatedly raised the issue of TRF’s involvement in Kashmir violence, including the recent Pahalgam attack, where several security personnel lost their lives. New Delhi has urged the global community to hold nations accountable for harboring or protecting terror networks.
The Big Question: Is the World Watching?
As Pakistan continues to enjoy diplomatic positions like UNSC membership, global observers are now questioning how long such double standards on terrorism will be tolerated.
The video of Ishaq Dar’s statement, shared by journalist @sidhant in April 2025, has now gone viral, serving as a glaring reminder of the gap between Pakistan’s words and actions in the global war on terror.
