Pakistan has gone out of the way to provide security cover to Hafiz Saeed, the chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, a suspect group that has been blacklisted by the United Nations as a terrorist group linked with the Lashkar-e-Taiba. Saeed, who has been associated with several terror activities, has been under global scrutiny. Under pressure from the international community, Pakistan has offered strong security cover to him, which has left the world wondering about the attitude of the country toward terrorism.
Security measures to protect Saeed have been greatly tightened, demonstrating the intricacies of Pakistan's ties with extremist organizations. The move has created controversy over the nation's seriousness in its counter-terrorism endeavors and its effect on regional security.
The global community has been critical of Pakistan's approach toward terrorist groups, and this action will most probably add to the controversy. Providing greater security to Saeed highlights the difficulty in combating terrorism in the country and the necessity for a more holistic approach to counter-terrorism.