The truth about the Punjabi Taliban

BANGALORE: This is with reference to Khalid Munir’s article “The truth about Punjabi Taliban” (July 7). It highlights Pakistan’s dilemma. Some elements want to support Jihad in Kashmir through the likes of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM).

With any hope, they’re realising the futility of relying on these organisations. Although groups such as the LeT might not pose a direct threat to Pakistan but its propaganda makes more young minds open to a violent interpretation of religion. It must also be remembered that LeT will continue to embarrass Islamabad.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 8^th, 2010.