Afghanistan, July 18 -- Recent reporting has brought renewed attention to the challenges Pakistan continues to face in tackling terror financing-particularly during religious holidays like Eid-ul-Fitr, when charitable giving is at its peak. Despite policy reforms and international oversight, proscribed groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) have reportedly continued to raise funds across parts of the country.
What makes the situation particularly complex is how these fundraising efforts often blend into everyday social and religious practices. During Eid, when zakat and donations are widely encouraged, distinguishing between genuine charity and funding for extremist groups becomes ...