A former Islamic State (IS) commander has recently claimed that the jihadist group was funded by Pakistan. The revelation has raised concerns about the level of support that extremist groups receive from the Pakistani government and the country's intelligence agencies.
The former commander, who is now in the custody of the Afghan authorities, has revealed that the group received financial and logistical support from the Pakistani intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He also claimed that the ISI helped the group to plan and carry out terrorist attacks in Afghanistan and India.
These revelations are not entirely surprising, given the longstanding allegations of Pakistan's support for terrorist groups. The country has been accused of providing safe havens and support to various extremist groups, including the Taliban and al-Qaida. The allegations have strained the country's relationship with the United States and other Western countries, which have repeatedly called on Pakistan to take action against these groups.
The revelation that the IS group was also receiving support from Pakistan highlights the complexity of the terrorist threat in the region. It shows that even groups that are not traditionally associated with Pakistan, such as the IS, can receive support from the country's intelligence agencies.
The Pakistani government has denied the allegations, stating that it does not support terrorist groups and has taken action against them.
The revelation that the Islamic State group was financed by Pakistan raises serious concerns about the level of support that extremist groups receive from the country's intelligence agencies.
It highlights the need for greater international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and underscores the importance of disrupting terrorist financing and support networks. The international community must remain vigilant in the face of the terrorist threat and work together to prevent these groups from carrying out further attacks.
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