JeM Launches Online Course for Women With PKR 500 Fee
The Pakistan-based extremist group Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) has launched an online training programme for women under its newly formed female wing, cited in media reports. The curriculum, titled “Tufat al-Muminat,” urges participants to pay a registration fee of PKR 500 (approximately USD 1.75) and enroll for online sessions beginning November 8.
Structure and Purpose
According to internal documents reported in the press, the course is designed to instruct women—especially relatives of JeM members—on ideological doctrines, their roles within the group, and techniques for recruitment and fundraising. It is said to be led by senior women associated with the group. The initiative is widely viewed as a strategy to broaden JeM’s demographic reach and secure new sources of funding.
Security and Regional Concerns
Security analysts warn that JeM’s move reflects evolving tactics of radicalisation and fundraising—shifting from traditional cells to digital platforms and targeting a new audience segment. The launch may complicate efforts to monitor and counter extremist content online. Regional authorities are examining the platform for violations of anti-terror laws and exploring implications for cross-border militant linkages.
Implications
Experts say that recruiting women into extremist training programmes signals a significant tactical shift: it allows militant groups to expand operational and support networks while leveraging lower-profile participants. Governments in South Asia and beyond may need to enhance online monitoring and community awareness programmes to address this evolving threat.
