Pak-sponsored terror poses heavy economic burden apart from claiming human lives
Pakistan’s Support for Cross-Border Terrorism Hits India’s Economy Hard
Cross-border terrorism backed by Pakistan isn’t just costing lives—it’s draining India’s wallet too. From massive spending on border security to the hit on tourism, the impact is huge. Pakistan keeps targeting these areas to hurt India’s growth, and it’s time we talk about the real price tag.
Think about border security first. It’s a big money pit. Under the government’s Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) scheme, India has pumped in Rs 13,020 crore from 2021 to 2026. This cash goes toward building fences, installing floodlights, constructing roads, and deploying high-tech gadgets along risky borders. As Ankit Kumar points out in a recent Newswire article, this is all to keep threats at bay.
But the damage doesn’t stop there. Terror attacks shake up tourism and other services big time. They push up insurance costs and force India to keep central armed police and army units on constant alert. That means less money for schools, roads, and jobs—long-term losses that sting the whole economy.
India isn’t alone in calling out Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terrorism. The United Nations has blacklisted groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and leader Masood Azhar. US reports and even court cases abroad, including fresh extraditions tied to the 2008 Mumbai attacks (26/11), all trace back to safe havens and support right in Pakistan.
Recent events make Pakistan’s links even clearer. On Pakistan’s Independence Day, August 14, top army brass and officials visited the grave of a slain LeT terrorist in Lahore. Major General Rao Imran Sartaj, the GOC of Lahore Division, and Federal Minister Malik Rashid Ahmed Khan showed up at Mudasir Ahmed’s tomb in Muridke. Mudasir was no small player—he tied into the 1999 IC-814 plane hijacking and the 2019 Pulwama blast. Indian forces took him out during Operation Sindoor, targeting LeT’s main base, Markaz Taiba.
At Mudasir’s funeral on May 7 in Muridke, LeT’s Abdul Rauf—himself a US-designated global terrorist—led the prayers. Pakistani army soldiers in uniform joined in, along with senior officers and the Punjab police chief. They prayed shoulder-to-shoulder with LeT militants. These images expose Pakistan’s hypocrisy: they talk tough on fighting terror but roll out the red carpet for UN- and US-listed bad guys.
India’s pushing back on the global stage too. The country slammed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for handing more cash to Pakistan, worried that these bailouts fuel cross-border terrorism. India skipped the vote on a fresh $1.3 billion IMF loan under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Officials stressed that loose money from groups like the IMF could end up funding military ops or terror support. While some nations agreed, the IMF stuck to its rules, ignoring the bigger moral picture. This gap shows why global lenders need to rethink how they hand out funds—terrorism shouldn’t get a free pass.
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