Pak experts believe 'much sought after' ban on JuD may be exercise in futility

As confusion surrounds conflicting reports suggesting a ban on Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) and its leader Hafiz Saeed, experts are of the view that even if a ban is instated, it would be futile as it would be very difficult for the government to stop the flow of funds to the outfit and to control its activities across the country.

While stressing on the need for the Pakistani government to take action against JuD, former interior secretary Tasneem Noorani said that it will be difficult for the regime to stop its activities across the country, reported the Dawn.

Muhammad Amir Rana, a security analyst and the Executive Director of Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies, too offered the same argument by saying that the government's decision to freeze JuD's assets will not be helpful as the outfit is already collecting funds using the name of "Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation," a charity organisation that has already been banned by the government.

Both India and the United States have sought a ban on the organization since long and have demanded that Saeed, who is accused of masterminding the Mumbai terror attacks, be brought to book for his alleged involvement in the attacks.