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Topic: Masood Azhar

Letters to Masood Azhar, his books translated in Gujarati—what ATS recovered from 8 ‘JeM members’

The accused were influenced by JeM chief Masood Azhar and in touch with Pakistan-based handlers, said ATS, adding that they were tasked with logistical support.

1st words from Jaish after Op Sindoor—vengeance against India, and a warning to Pakistan

Sanction by Pakistani military to hold such a large mobilisation marks turning point for JeM, with its leadership gaining more public space than ever in over a decade.

Terrorist Masood Azhar appeared at funeral rites for family members in Bahawalpur, eyewitnesses say

EXCLUSIVE | They further said those buried in Bahawalpur did not include Abdul Rauf Azhar, Masood’s brother & JeM military chief, though multiple sources said Rauf died in air strikes.

From his lair, JeM chief Masood Azhar calls on jihadists to fight for ‘vengeance’ against India

Azhar lies at the heart of powerful clerical networks in southern Punjab in Pakistan with deep influence in poor communities, parts of urban middle class, sections of military rank-and-file.

Following fall of Syria’s Hama to jihadists, Jaish-e-Muhammed vows to ‘liberate’ Babri Masjid

JeM message comes days after terrorist commander Masood Azhar gave 1st public speech in over two decades, hailing jihadists in Syria & threatening to escalate violence in Kashmir.

MEA slams Pakistan’s ‘duplicity’ over Masood Azhar’s public speech vowing war with India

New Delhi: India has demanded that Pakistan take strict action against Masood Azhar, after the UN-designated terrorist addressed the cadre of the Jaish-e-Mohammed after...

Jaish chief Masood Azhar surfaces to make first speech in two decades, vows war on India

Though JeM did not release date of speech & location where it was delivered, an Indian intelligence official said it was likely held late last month at Bahawalpur in Pakistan.

Netflix IC-814 show is too gentle on ISI. Pakistani agency is still protecting Masood Azhar

In early 2000s, I saw a vehicle with speakers inviting people in Lahore to attend a gathering where Masood Azhar and other freed terrorists after the IC-814 hijack would speak about jihad.

IC 814 hijack was a victory for Masood Azhar—and the moment of his strategic downfall

Twenty-five years on, India is debating whether the producers of a Netflix series should have mentioned the Hindu pseudonyms used by IC814 hijackers. The inchoate rage hides painful national wounds.

I’m a Pakistani General and I think Rajnath Singh has cured Masood Azhar. He’s now ChatGPT

We had no love for Iran in January when it was dropping missiles on Pakistan. Then I told you that Iran was just as bad for us as India, now I am telling you east or west, Iran is the best.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

India’s crude import bill jumped by 57% year-on-year to $63.4 bn in April-July as oil prices rose

India’s crude import volumes remained largely unchanged in April-July, but higher oil prices sharply increased the import bill, with renewed US-Iran tensions raising the risk of another rise in costs.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman