Jamaat ud dawa

In a representation to the Islamabad high court, the legal team representing Hafiz Saeed, who heads the JuD, said that the presidential ordinance dated February 2018 that put the two organisations in the banned list had lapsed. File photo: Reuters

Pakistan edict proscribing Hafiz Saeed outfit lapses

1 min read . 26 Oct 2018

Hafiz Saeed heads the Lashkar-e-Toiba and Azhar the Jaish, both of which target Indian security forces and interests in India and in countries such as Afghanistan. File photo: Reuters

FATF ‘grey list’: Pak scrambling to put in place measures to comply with anti-terror funding rules

2 min read . 25 Jun 2018

Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud Dawa is believed to be the front organisation for the Lashkar-e-Taiba which is responsible for carrying out the Mumbai attack that killed 166 people. File photo: Reuters

Pakistan plans permanent ban on Hafiz Saeed’s JuD, other terror groups

3 min read . 08 Apr 2018

Hafiz Saeed said the Pakistani government is ‘taking extreme action against us’ to please America and India. Photo: AP

Hafiz Saeed says will challenge Pakistan govt’s ‘illegal’ action in court

1 min read . 15 Feb 2018

Pakistan has launched a crackdown on seminaries and health facilities run by Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. Photo: Reuters

Pakistan cracks down on seminaries, health facilities run by Hafiz Saeed: Report

2 min read . 14 Feb 2018

The amends in Pakistan’s anti-terror laws were made Mamnoon Hussain on Friday, and published by the law ministry late Monday. Photo: AFP

Pakistan bans UN-listed 2008 Mumbai attacks suspect

1 min read . 13 Feb 2018

Pakistan prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi says there was no danger of a war with India and both countries should ensure there is no escalation of the situation along the LoC in Kashmir. Photo: Reuters

No action can be taken against Hafiz Saeed ‘sahib’, says Pakistan PM Abbasi

1 min read . 18 Jan 2018

Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa. Photo: Reuters

If Pakistan wants better ties, it must address our concern on terror: India

2 min read . 22 Dec 2017

Pervez Musharraf said the two groups have large public support and good people and no one could object if they formed a political party. Photo: Bloomberg

Pervez Musharraf hails LeT, JuD militants as ‘patriotic’

1 min read . 17 Dec 2017

Hafiz Saeed was designated as a global terrorist by a Security Council’s Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee on 10 December, 2008. Photo: AFP

Hafiz Saeed may have to wait for new ombudsperson to hear his petition in UN

2 min read . 29 Nov 2017

A file photo of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. Photo: AFP

Hafiz Saeed files petition in UN seeking removal of his name from terror list

3 min read . 28 Nov 2017

Hafiz Saeed walked free on Friday after the Pakistan government decided against detaining him further in any other case. Photo: AP

US warns Pakistan of repercussions if it fails to act against Hafiz Saeed

2 min read . 26 Nov 2017

2008 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed walks free after a Pakistani court ordered his release from house arrest in Lahore. Photo: Reuters

Pakistan justifies Hafiz Saeed release, says committed to UN sanctions regime on terrorists

1 min read . 25 Nov 2017

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed said that the US, on India’s request, pressured Pakistan to detain him. Photo: AFP

Hafiz Saeed walks free from house arrest, says will fight for ‘Kashmir cause’

3 min read . 24 Nov 2017

India says LeT chief Hafiz Saeed is the main plotter of the 2008 Mumbai attack in which 166 people were killed between 26-29 November. Photo: Reuters

Hafiz Saeed’s release shows Pakistan’s true face: India

3 min read . 24 Nov 2017

The banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah head Hafiz Saeed, who carries a bounty of $10 million announced by the US for his role in terror activities, has been under detention since January. Photo: AP

Hafiz Saeed release mainstreaming of proscribed terrorists by Pakistan: govt

1 min read . 23 Nov 2017

Last month, the judicial review board had allowed a 30-day extension to the detention of Hafiz Saeed which will expire next week. Photo: AP

Pakistan court orders release of Hafiz Saeed from house arrest

2 min read . 22 Nov 2017

A file photo of Hafiz Saeed, 2008 Mumbai attacks mastermind. Photo: AP

Pakistan extends detention of 2008 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed

1 min read . 20 Oct 2017

Hafiz Saeed’s advocate argued that the government detained Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) leaders on the basis of apprehensions and hearsay. Photo: AFP (AFP)

Hafiz Saeed will be released if evidence not submitted: Pakistan court

1 min read . 11 Oct 2017

File photo. JuD chief Hafiz Saeed carries a $10 million American bounty on his head for his role in terror activities. Photo: AFP

Hafiz Saeed slaps Rs100-mn defamation notice on Pakistan foreign minister

2 min read . 30 Sep 2017