In a chilling revelation, a prominent think tank report exposes Pakistan’s slide into becoming a secure operational base for Hamas, with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) at the epicenter. This development arrives as the world scrambles to neutralize Hamas threats in Gaza, only for the group to find new roots in South Asia.
According to the Middle East Media Research Institute based in Washington, Pakistan’s tolerance of Hamas activities directly sabotages international anti-terror strategies. Hamas envoys enjoy free rein to hold public rallies and collaborate with indigenous militants, casting shadows over Pakistan’s alliance credentials.
Flashback to recent geopolitics: The US spearheaded the Board of Peace formation on January 15, 2026, for Gaza reconstruction and peace. President Trump’s invitation to PM Shehbaz Sharif on January 18 seemed promising, but Pakistan’s dual game with Hamas tells a different story.
Since the October 7, 2023, assault on Israel, Nazi Zaheer has ramped up his political maneuvers in Pakistan. Invited as chief guest to major gatherings, he spearheads anti-Israel campaigns and hobnobs with LeT and JeM affiliates, lending legitimacy to terror causes.
Hamas’s Khalid Qaddoumi has also been a regular at Pakistani forums post-2023, rallying support. Such overt endorsements from Islamabad highlight a profound disconnect from counter-terror pledges, worrying US policymakers.
Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5, 2025, in PoK brought together soldiers, officials, and terror leaders in joint programs. Hamas’s expanding influence in Pakistani politics, evidenced by diplomat meetings, signals a strategic realignment favoring jihadists.
This report serves as a wake-up call. Western nations must confront Pakistan’s complicity, potentially revoking its non-NATO ally status to deter further terror facilitation. Failure to act could see Hamas regrouping stronger, destabilizing the region indefinitely.