Lashkar-e-Taiba

terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba ( laškar-ĕ ṯayyiba ; literally Army of the Good , translated as Army of the Righteous , or Army of the Pure ) — also transliterated as Lashkar-i-Tayyaba , Lashkar-e-Tayyaba , Lashkar-e-Tayyiba , Lashkar-i-Taiba , Lashkar Taiba or LeT — is one of the largest and most active Islamist militant organizations in South Asia . It was founded by Hafiz Muhammad Saeed and Zafar Iqbal in Afghanistan . With its headquarters based in Muridke , near Lahore in Punjab province of Pakistan , the group operates several training camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir . Lashkar-e-Taiba members have carried out major attacks against India and its objective is to introduce an Islamic state in South Asia and to "liberate" Muslims residing in Indian Kashmir . The organization is banned as a terrorist organization by India, Pakistan , the United States , the United Kingdom , the European Union , Russia and Australia . As of December 2008 U.S. intelligence officials believed that Pakistan's main intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), continued to give LeT intelligence help and protection. The group’s earliest operations were focused on the Kunar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan, where LeT had set up several training camps in support of the jihad against the Soviet occupation. -- Ashley Tellis, testimony to US House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Council on Foreign Relations .

terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba ( ; literally Army of the Good , translated as Army of the Righteous , or Army of the Pure ) – also transliterated as Lashkar-i-Tayyaba , Lashkar-e-Tayyaba , Lashkar-e-Tayyiba , Lashkar-i-Taiba , Lashkar Taiba or LeT – is one of the largest and most active terrorist organizations in South Asia, operating mainly from Pakistan. It was founded in 1990 by Hafez Saeed , Abdullah Azzam and Zafar Iqbal in Afghanistan . With its headquarters based in Muridke , near Lahore in Punjab province of Pakistan, the group operates several training camps in Pakistan-administered Kashmir . Lashkar-e-Taiba has been accused by India of attacking military and civilian targets in India, most notably the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the 2008 Mumbai attacks . Its stated objective is to introduce an Islamic state in South Asia and to "liberate" Muslims residing in Indian Kashmir . The organization is banned as a terrorist organization by India, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union , Russia and Australia. Though formally banned by Pakistan, the general view of India and the Western countries, including of experts such as former French investigating magistrate Jean-Louis Bruguière and New America Foundation president Steve Coll believe that Pakistan's main intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), continues to give LeT help and protection. The political arm of the group, Jamat ud Dawah, was banned in Pakistan. However, Jamaat-ud-Dawa still continues to work openly as Lashkar-e-Taiba's charitable wing. Council on Foreign Relations . The group's earliest operations were focused on the Kunar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan, where LeT had set up several training camps in support of the jihad against the Soviet occupation. "Steve Coll: "Zawahiri's record suggests he will struggle" | FRONTLINE" . Washington, DC: Center for Strategic and International Studies : 183– 184. : |contribution= ignored ( help ) ; Cite journal requires |journal= ( help ) ; Missing or empty |title= ( help ) "Pakistan ban Jamat ud dawah and Haqqani network" .

Pakistani militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba ( LeT , ; literally Army of the Good , translated as Army of the Righteous , or Army of the Pure and alternatively spelled as Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, Lashkar-e-Toiba; Lashkar-i-Taiba; Lashkar-i-Tayyeba) is a extremist Islamic militant organization and one of the largest Islamic organizations in Pakistan . It was founded in 1987 by Hafiz Saeed , Abdullah Azzam and Zafar Iqbal with funding from Osama bin Laden . Lashkar-e-Taiba has been accused by India of attacking military and civilian targets in India, most notably the 2001 Indian Parliament attack , the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the 2019 Pulwama attack on Armed Forces . Its stated objective is to merge whole Kashmir with Pakistan . The organization is banned as a terrorist organisation by Pakistan, India, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union , Russia, Australia, and the United Nations (under the UNSC Resolution 1267 Al-Qaeda Sanctions List). Though formally banned by Pakistan, the general view of India and some Western analysts, including of experts such as former French investigating magistrate Jean-Louis Bruguière and New America Foundation president Steve Coll , is that Pakistan's main intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), continues to give LeT help and protection. The Indian government's view is that Pakistan, particularly through its intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence , has both supported the group and sheltered Hafiz Saeed , the group's leader. Whilst LeT remains banned in Pakistan, the political arm of the group, Jamat ud Dawah (JuD) has also remained banned for spans of time. Encyclopedia of Terrorism, pp 212–213, By Harvey W. "Steve Coll: "Zawahiri's record suggests he will struggle" | FRONTLINE" . The Times of India .

Pakistan-based Islamist and militant organization Lashkar-e-Taiba ( LeT ; ; literally Army of the Good , translated as Army of the Righteous , or Army of the Pure and alternatively spelled as Lashkar-e-Tayyiba , Lashkar-e-Toiba , Lashkar-i-Taiba , Lashkar-i-Tayyeba ) is a Pakistan-based Islamic and militant organisation. Described as one of Pakistan's "most powerful jihadi groups", it is most infamous outside Pakistan. The organisation's primary stated objective is to merge the whole of Kashmir with Pakistan. It was founded in 1985-6 by Hafiz Saeed , Zafar Iqbal Shehbaz, Abdullah Azzam and several other Islamist mujahideen with funding from Osama bin Laden during the Soviet–Afghan War . Affiliated organisations that share the group's "ideological inclinations and motivations" include Milli Muslim League , a political party, and Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the group's "charity wing", a front for the LeT that emerged later. The group differs from most other militant organisations in Pakistan in following the Islamic interpretation of Ahl-i Hadith (which is similar to Wahhabism and Salafism ), and in foreswearing attacks on the government of Pakistan and sectarian attacks on Pakistanis "who have professed faith" in Islam. The group's earliest operations were focused on the Kunar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan, where LeT had set up several training camps in support of the jihad against the Soviet occupation. " 'Pakistan trying to securalise Kashmir militancy': Lashkar regroups in Valley as The Resistance Front" . The Indian Express . 5 May 2020 . DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY . Current Trends in Islamist Ideology . 1 . He also urged the Shia and Sunni sects to shun their differences and live in peace and unite for Muslim rule in the region" . The Economic Times . 17 October 2015 . He also urged the Shia and Sunni sects to shun their differences and live in peace and unite for Muslim rule in the region" . The Economic Times . 17 October 2015 . The group's founder, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, has declared repeatedly that "[i]f freedom is not given to the Kashmiris, then we will occupy the whole of India including Kashmir. Our homework is complete to get Kashmir." Pakistani propagandist Zaid Hamid has also repeatedly invoked Ghazwa-e-Hind as a battle against Hindu India led from Muslim Pakistan. According to Hamid, "Allah has destined the people of Pakistan" with victory and "Allah is the aid and helper of Pakistan." Ashley, J. The group's earliest operations were focused on the Kunar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan, where LeT had set up several training camps in support of the jihad against the Soviet occupation. The group's earliest operations were focused on the Kunar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan, where LeT had set up several training camps in support of the jihad against the Soviet occupation. The Khaama Press News Agency . Encyclopedia of Terrorism, pp 212–213, By Harvey W. The New York Times . "The Australian Neojihadist network: Origins, evolution and structure." Dynamics of Asymmetric Conflict , Volume 5, Issue 1. "The internal dynamics of terrorist cells: a social network analysis of terrorist cells in an Australian context." (2007). Ministry of Justice (Japan) . Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism . Sri Lankan report links LTTE with LeT Dawn – 9 March 2009 "People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) – Jammu & Kashmir" . The SAGE Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Second Edition . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).

Pakistani militant organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba ( LeT ) is a Pakistani Islamist militant organization driven by a Salafi jihadist ideology. The organisation's primary stated objective is to merge the whole of Kashmir with Pakistan. It was founded in 1985–1986 by Hafiz Saeed , Zafar Iqbal Shehbaz, Abdullah Azzam and several other Islamist mujahideen with funding from Osama bin Laden during the Soviet–Afghan War . It has been designated as a terrorist group by the United Nations and numerous other countries and been responsible for terrorist attacks on civilians in India, such as the 2000 Red Fort attack , 2005 Delhi bombings , 2006 Mumbai train bombings and the 2008 Mumbai attacks . It has been supported by Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), and is often viewed as a proxy militant organization used by Pakistan against India . Its affiliated front organisations include the Milli Muslim League , a political party, and Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD), the group's "charity wing". The group differs from most other militant groups in Pakistan in following the Islamic interpretation of Ahl-i Hadith (which is similar to Wahhabism and Salafism ), and in foreswearing attacks on the government of Pakistan and sectarian attacks on Pakistanis "who have professed faith" in Islam. The group's earliest operations were focused on the Kunar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan, where LeT had set up several training camps in support of the jihad against the Soviet occupation. The report cites a UN Member State as saying that JeM 'maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control' . " 'Failed To Liberate Kashmir': Taliban mock 'incompetent' Pak Army; Refute Indian proxy charge" . Hindustan Times. 4 April 2023 – via YouTube . " 'Pakistan trying to securalise Kashmir militancy': Lashkar regroups in Valley as The Resistance Front" . Department of the Treasury . Current Trends in Islamist Ideology . 1 . He also urged the Shia and Sunni sects to shun their differences and live in peace and unite for Muslim rule in the region" . The group's founder, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, has declared repeatedly that '[i]f freedom is not given to the Kashmiris, then we will occupy the whole of India including Kashmir. Our homework is complete to get Kashmir.' Pakistani propagandist Zaid Hamid has also repeatedly invoked Ghazwa-e-Hind as a battle against Hindu India led from Muslim Pakistan. According to Hamid, 'Allah has destined the people of Pakistan' with victory and 'Allah is the aid and helper of Pakistan.' Ashley, J. Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC), Stanford University . The Wall Street Journal . The group's earliest operations were focused on the Kunar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan, where LeT had set up several training camps in support of the jihad against the Soviet occupation. The group's earliest operations were focused on the Kunar and Paktia provinces in Afghanistan, where LeT had set up several training camps in support of the jihad against the Soviet occupation. The Limits of Culture: Islam and Foreign Policy . Pakistani involvement in creating the movement is seen as central Says, Amail Khan Yar (13 June 2019). The Khaama Press News Agency . The New York Times . The New York Times . The report cites a UN Member State as saying that JeM 'maintains eight training camps in Nangarhar, three of which are directly under Taliban control' Shandon Harris-Hogan. "The Australian Neojihadist network: Origins, evolution and structure." Dynamics of Asymmetric Conflict , Volume 5, Issue 1. "The internal dynamics of terrorist cells: a social network analysis of terrorist cells in an Australian context." (2007). "Militants hiding in Poonch forests getting help from Nepal?" . 28 October 2021. Ministry of Justice (Japan) . "TTP condemned the Indian attack and expressed soldiery with Masood Azhar TTP also slams Pakistan Army over killing of Masood Azhar's family" . 8 May 2025. The Sage Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Second Edition . Handbook Of Terrorism In The Asia-pacific . Carnegie Endowment for International Peace . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).