US Congress Report Brands Pakistan 'Most Impacted by Terrorism' with 20 Active Groups
Key Takeaways
- US CRS identifies Pakistan as base for numerous armed terrorist groups.
- Some groups have operated since the 1980s, including LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
- India-focused groups threaten India and Kashmir, per the report.
CRS Flags 20 Terror Groups
Pakistan hosts at least 20 armed terrorist groups, including 12 designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
“ANI |Updated:Mar 30, 2026 08:02IST Washington DC [US], March 30 (ANI): A US Congressional research report of March 25 has stated that U”
The report categorizes these groups as globally oriented, Afghanistan-focused, India- and Kashmir-oriented, domestically focused, or sectarian.
Despite repeated military operations, these groups continue to operate on Pakistani soil.
LeT and JeM Operational
Lashkar-e-Taiba operates out of Pakistan’s Punjab and Azad Kashmir with several thousand fighters.
Jaish-e-Mohammed has roughly 500 armed supporters operating across India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Other groups named include Harakat-ul Jihad Islami, Harakat ul-Mujahidin, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Pakistan Most Impacted by Terrorism
Terrorism-related deaths in Pakistan spiked to 4,001 in 2025.
“Pakistan continues to shelter a range of terrorist organisations on its soil, including groups that target India and Kashmir, a Congressional Research Service report has found”
Pakistan currently is the country most impacted by terrorism.
The surge is partly attributed to the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan.
India Sees Report as Validation
The report bolsters India's long-held position that Pakistan continues to back terror groups.
The Resistance Front carried out the Pahalgam attack killing 26 people.
India launched Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
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