In a major blow to Pakistan’s international image, startling revelations have emerged linking the father of Pakistan Army’s spokesperson, the DG ISPR (Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations), to global terrorism. The senior figure, a former nuclear scientist, has been listed under the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions list for his alleged role in nuclear proliferation and connections with internationally proscribed terror networks.
According to credible international sources, the scientist aided clandestine transfers of sensitive nuclear technology to rogue states and non-state actors. His actions were flagged by UN watchdog agencies as “grave threats to international peace and non-proliferation efforts.” The inclusion of such a figure in the global terror list raises serious concerns about Pakistan’s internal vetting processes, especially at the highest levels of its military and scientific establishments.
Public Face, Private Shadows
What further complicates Pakistan’s diplomatic standing is the fact that his son currently serves as the official spokesperson of the Pakistan Army — the DG ISPR — and is a key figure in shaping Pakistan’s national and international military narratives. The irony is not lost on international observers: while Pakistan seeks to project a responsible state image, individuals with direct familial ties to globally sanctioned figures continue to occupy positions of influence.
Analysts now question whether this is merely a legacy issue or symptomatic of deep-rooted ideological affiliations within Pakistan’s defence and scientific elite. The controversy comes amid growing scrutiny of Pakistan’s military involvement in sheltering and promoting terror proxies under the guise of strategic depth.
Funeral of Terrorists Attended by Army Officials
Further denting Islamabad’s credibility are recent images and videos that surfaced online showing Pakistan Army officers and officials attending the funerals of slain terrorists. These individuals were eliminated during counter-terror operations along the LoC and in internal security crackdowns. Far from distancing themselves, military personnel were seen offering ceremonial tributes — an act interpreted globally as tacit state endorsement of terrorism.
Global Patience Wearing Thin
The revelations come at a time when Pakistan is under mounting diplomatic pressure to dismantle terror infrastructure operating from its soil. International forums, including the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and UN-affiliated bodies, have repeatedly warned Islamabad about state complicity and support to terror elements targeting regional stability, particularly in India and Afghanistan.
With this latest revelation, Pakistan’s long-standing denials of supporting terror groups are once again being challenged, not just by neighbouring countries but by global governance institutions. The contradiction between Pakistan’s diplomatic posture and ground realities continues to erode its credibility in international forums.
