US Terror Listing of Pakistan-Backed TRF Sparks Diplomatic Earthquake

The United States has officially designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-backed proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization following its claim of responsibility for the deadly Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. This move marks a significant escalation in US-India counterterrorism cooperation and puts diplomatic pressure on Pakistan, which initially objected but then reversed its stance, stating it has 'no objection' to the designation while denying TRF's links to Lashkar-e-Taiba. India has welcomed the US decision, viewing it as a diplomatic win and a blow to Pakistan's ongoing support for cross-border terrorism. The designation has also prompted discussions about Pakistan potentially rebranding its terror proxies and has drawn calls for stronger regional anti-terror cooperation from China. The episode highlights the evolving tactics of terror groups in Kashmir and the shifting international response to state-sponsored terrorism.