A shocking statement by Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad has reignited concerns about Pakistan’s ties with terrorism. In a recently surfaced video, the senior member of the ruling party openly acknowledged his relationship with UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed, sparking widespread outrage online and condemnation from global leaders.
Speaker’s Viral Statement Raises Alarms
In a video shared by journalist Taha Siddiqui, Malik Muhammad says:
“I have a personal connection with Hafiz Saeed. He shared a deep bond with my late father. We see the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) as our second party and believe they serve Pakistan.”
These remarks appear to endorse PMML, a party widely believed to be the political wing of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its charity arm Jamaat-ud-Dawa — both of which are linked to Hafiz Saeed and global terror activities.
Who Is Hafiz Saeed?
Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, has been listed as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council since 2008. The U.S. has placed a $10 million bounty on him. Officially, he’s serving a 78-year sentence in Pakistan for terror financing. However, Indian intelligence reports show him living comfortably in Lahore, protected by the ISI under lenient “sub-jail” conditions.
Global Outrage Grows, UN Criticized
Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil, currently in exile, strongly criticized the United Nations for remaining silent on the issue. She said:
“In Pakistan, terror is policy, not an accident. Hafiz Saeed’s son gets a mic. Peaceful voices get prison. And the UN? Watching genocide through binoculars.”
India Responds Firmly
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for the immediate extradition of Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, both named in India’s Most Wanted Terrorists list and designated by the UN.
“Justice must be served for the victims of the Mumbai attacks. If Pakistan is serious about peace, it should hand over these terrorists to India,” he said.
Earlier in May, the Indian Air Force carried out airstrikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan. These camps were linked to LeT, and later, senior Pakistani military officers were seen attending funerals of militants like Abdul Rauf, a known Lashkar commander.
Conclusion
This latest video once again exposes Pakistan’s double standards on terrorism. Despite international sanctions, state officials openly supporting banned outfits shows how deeply rooted extremist networks are within the country’s political fabric. The global community, especially the United Nations, is now under pressure to take action rather than remain a passive observer.
