The planned Lahore rally led by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed has been indefinitely postponed, creating uncertainty for the banned militant group. The event, slated for November 2nd at the landmark Minar-e-Pakistan, was anticipated as a major public statement. Details confirmed by Pakistani sources indicate the rally will not proceed as scheduled, and a new date remains unannounced.
An official announcement, disseminated via social media video, attributed the postponement to a direct directive from Hafiz Saeed himself. This revelation has stirred unrest among the group’s followers who were eagerly awaiting Saeed’s return to public platforms.
According to intelligence reports, Pakistan’s ISI is believed to have prompted the LeT leadership to cancel the rally. This directive is thought to be a strategic response to increased threats posed by the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has escalated its activities in recent weeks. The nation’s security forces are reportedly on heightened alert amid heightened tensions between various militant factions operating within Pakistan.
The rally was intended to pay tribute to militants deceased during ‘Operation Sindoor,’ a recent military operation. Evidence suggests that posters of LeT operatives, hailed as ‘martyrs’ from the Muridke area, were prepared for display. The abrupt cancellation has left many Lashkar cadres disappointed and questioning the group’s immediate future.
Speculation from within LeT’s sympathizer circles suggests the delay could stem from internal conflicts between militant commanders and Pakistan’s intelligence services. Supporters are now in a state of anticipation for any further directives regarding the rally. This development comes at a critical juncture for Pakistan, which is under significant pressure to address terrorism and its funding, making the LeT’s response to this setback a key factor in its future operations.