In a development that has raised international eyebrows, Pakistan's longstanding assertion of not supporting terrorism faces renewed skepticism. Recent reports indicate that Pakistani military and intelligence officials attended funeral ceremonies for militants killed during India's Operation Sindoor, a targeted offensive against terrorist infrastructures in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Among the deceased was Yakub Mughal, head of the Bilal terrorist center, whose funeral in Pakistan-administered Kashmir was reportedly attended by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agents and Pakistani police. Similarly, high-ranking Pakistani military officials were present at the funeral of Lashkar-e-Taiba militants in Muridke, Punjab. Notably, family members of Jaish-e-Mohammed leader Masood Azhar, who were also killed in the Indian strikes, received military honors during their burial ceremonies.

These events have intensified scrutiny over Pakistan's alleged support for terrorist organizations, especially as the country was recently removed from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list. The participation of state officials in the funerals of designated terrorists challenges Pakistan's narrative of combating terrorism and raises questions about its commitments to international counter-terrorism efforts.

The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, urging Pakistan to take concrete actions against terrorist groups operating within its borders and to uphold its obligations in the global fight against terrorism.