The terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which has been responsible for multiple attacks on Indian soil over the years, has recently set an ambitious financial goal of raising 3.91 billion Pakistani rupees. The funds are intended to establish 313 new markaz across Pakistan, which would act as training facilities for new recruits as well as secure hideouts for its leadership. This fundraising campaign comes only months after India’s Operation Sindoor, a series of precision strikes that destroyed major Pakistani terror infrastructures and inflicted significant losses on the group.
On May 7, Indian forces executed Operation Sindoor, targeting and destroying nine terror launch pads in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was a direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which had claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians. Over 100 terrorists were eliminated during these strikes, dealing a serious blow to JeM’s operational strength. However, in the aftermath of this offensive, intelligence agencies have revealed that the group is attempting to rebuild itself and expand its network across the region, showing no signs of retreat.
According to these reports, JeM’s fundraising efforts are aimed at re-establishing its terror infrastructure by creating a new markaz that will serve as both training camps and safe shelters for its leadership, including Masood Azhar and his family. Azhar, who has been the mastermind behind some of the deadliest terror attacks in India, is personally leading this campaign along with his brother Talha Al Saif, who has been actively appealing to followers for contributions. By spearheading this movement, the Azhar family is once again at the center of efforts to strengthen the group’s militant capabilities.
To avoid being detected by authorities, JeM has adopted modern financial methods for its fundraising drive. The organization is making use of digital wallets such as EasyPaisa and SadaPay, with accounts directly connected to mobile numbers belonging to Masood Azhar’s relatives, including his son Abdullah Azhar. At the same time, traditional methods are still in play, as JeM commanders continue to gather funds during Friday prayers in mosques, ensuring that money flows in from both digital and physical channels.
Although the group publicly claims that these collections are meant for humanitarian assistance in Gaza, officials strongly believe the funds are being redirected to JeM’s own terror-related activities. A key player in this scheme is the Al Rahmat Trust, a Bahawalpur-based charity that has long been associated with JeM. This trust, operated by Azhar and his close allies, has functioned as a financial front for the group’s operations for years and is once again at the forefront of managing and routing these funds through dedicated bank accounts.
Recent reports suggest that the fundraising campaign has already seen notable success, with money pouring in from not just domestic sources within Pakistan but also from supporters abroad. These funds are reportedly being utilized to purchase advanced weaponry, including machine guns, rocket launchers, and mortars, further boosting the group’s arsenal. With this growing stockpile of arms and an expanding network of training facilities, JeM appears to be preparing for a new series of attacks in the region. Such developments have sparked deep concerns about a possible resurgence of large-scale violence, threatening peace and stability in South Asia once again.
