#PakIsTerrorFactory: State-Supported Militancy
A gripping timeline of the CIA-led hunt and US raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad on May 2, 2011. Let’s take a look inside of Operation Neptune Spear.
For nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks, Osama bin Laden remained the most wanted terrorist on Earth. Hidden from global intelligence networks, he continued influencing al-Qaida’s operations. The hunt intensified as the Central Intelligence Agency began tracking individuals connected to him, setting the stage for one of the most complex intelligence operations in modern history.
The first major breakthrough came not from Bin Laden himself but from a trusted courier known only by a pseudonym. Years of intelligence work finally linked the alias to a real identity. The CIA believed this courier was the key to finding Bin Laden, and tracking his movements became a top priority, one that would eventually lead to a quiet town in Pakistan.
Over the years, Pakistan has faced repeated allegations of supporting or tolerating militant organizations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Taliban, and the Haqqani Network. These groups have been linked to attacks and insurgencies in regions including Kashmir, mainland India, and Afghanistan.
