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In a sharp critique of Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has raised serious concerns over Islamabad's alleged efforts to revive terrorist infrastructure dismantled by India during its recent military offensive, Operation Sindoor. Speaking at the Bhuj Air Force Station, Singh applauded the Indian Air Force for their role in the operation and voiced alarm over the IMF's recent $1-billion bailout to Pakistan.
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According to Singh, this financial aid is likely to be diverted towards rebuilding militant strongholds, specifically those associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), both of which operate out of Muridke and Bahawalpur respectively. He argued that Pakistan’s stated plans to restore these facilities with state funding should raise red flags internationally, particularly for institutions like the IMF. “Can this not be seen as the IMF indirectly funding terror?” he questioned.
His warning came shortly after the IMF approved the funding on May 9, even as tensions between India and Pakistan remained high following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The strike was traced back to Lashkar operatives.
Singh further accused the Pakistani government of misusing public funds, claiming that a portion of the national budget, around Rs 14 crore is earmarked for supporting individuals like Masood Azhar, a known UN-listed terrorist. This, he stated, clearly illustrates how terrorism remains embedded in state policy.
Addressing the brave Air Warriors at the Air Force Station in Bhuj (Gujarat). https://t.co/3TGhBlyxFH
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh)
Addressing the brave Air Warriors at the Air Force Station in Bhuj (Gujarat). https://t.co/3TGhBlyxFH
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 16, 2025
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Adding weight to his claim, Pakistan’s own minister, Rana Tanveer Hussain, recently visited Muridke and announced the government’s commitment to rebuilding the region using domestic funds. With Muridke and Bahawalpur being long-established terror hubs, Singh’s remarks spotlight what he calls a growing pattern of state-backed extremism, potentially fueled by international aid.
