A significant rally planned by Hafiz Saeed, the leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in Lahore has been indefinitely postponed. The event, originally scheduled for November 2nd at Minar-e-Pakistan, was intended as a prominent display of strength for the banned organization. However, sources within Pakistan have confirmed the deferral, with no new date set.
A video circulating on social media features an LeT member announcing the postponement, stating it was a personal decision by Hafiz Saeed. This unexpected announcement has caused confusion and disappointment among supporters who were anticipating Saeed’s public appearance after a considerable absence.
Intelligence assessments suggest that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) intervened, advising the LeT command to call off the rally. This move is reportedly a response to escalating threats from the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has increased its attacks recently. The Pakistani security establishment is on high alert due to growing internal friction among various militant groups.
The rally was also planned to honor militants who died during a recent military operation called ‘Operation Sindoor’. Posters of LeT operatives, described as ‘martyrs’ and linked to the group’s Muridke headquarters, were reportedly displayed at the planned venue. The cancellation has left many Lashkar supporters feeling disheartened and uncertain about the group’s future actions.
Sources within the LeT support network indicate that the postponement might reflect internal disagreements between militant leadership and Pakistan’s intelligence agencies. Followers are now awaiting further guidance on the rally’s potential rescheduling. This postponement occurs as Pakistan faces growing domestic and international pressure to curb terrorism and militant financing, making the LeT’s next steps crucial for the organization’s trajectory.
