Washington, May 12: Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, the Indian Army launched ‘Operation Sindoor,’ which significantly damaged numerous terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). Recent satellite imagery indicates that these locations are now undergoing extensive cleanup and reconstruction efforts.
Construction materials and machinery have been spotted at these sites, suggesting a revival of operations.
A report released on Tuesday indicates that Jaish-e-Mohammed has relocated several key operational bases from POK to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) after the Indian assaults made POK less secure for their activities. KPK is now perceived as a safer and more defensible region.
The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) has cited media reports claiming that this relocation is being facilitated directly by Pakistan’s government machinery.
Additionally, the report mentions that Jaish-e-Mohammed has been holding public gatherings under police protection, with the radical Islamic organization Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam also playing a role in these events.
During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army targeted nine terrorist bases linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and POK.
MEMRI’s report highlights that satellite images show reconstruction activities near the Jamia Subhan Allah complex, located close to the N-5 National Highway in Bahawalpur. High-resolution images from April 14, 2026, reveal heavy machinery and multiple construction vehicles actively working at the site.
The report further states that the mosque’s domes, which were damaged during the attacks, have been rebuilt. The new domes appear darker than before, indicating recent cement work.
Not only in Bahawalpur, but reconstruction activities are also reported at other Jaish-e-Mohammed-affiliated sites. Satellite images from April 22 of this year show similar activities at the Sayyidna Bilal Mosque in POK, believed to be linked to the organization.
Pakistan remains under scrutiny by the Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering, which assesses countries based on FATF’s standards for combating terrorist funding and money laundering.
The report notes that international media has indicated that social media accounts associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed have hinted at fundraising through digital wallets to support the reconstruction of the Subhan Allah complex.
Concerns regarding terrorist organizations in Pakistan were echoed by FATF Chair Alisa de Anda Madrazo, who stated that even countries that have exited the gray list are not entirely safe from money laundering and terrorist funding threats. She urged governments to maintain strict monitoring and robust actions.
The report raises questions about the effectiveness of monitoring systems, as the visible reconstruction at Jaish-e-Mohammed sites comes just months after these comments.
It also mentions that Pakistan was removed from the FATF gray list in October 2022. Furthermore, it claims that prior to Operation Sindoor, a media investigation indicated signs of expansion at Jaish-e-Mohammed’s headquarters, which began after Pakistan’s exit from the gray list.
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