Pakistani government has banned 72 militant groups in Pakistan and also announced to freeze their assets along with a punishable offence to contribute any financial contribution to their charities.  They may have done it fearing retribution from the US government.  Whatever the triggering factor may be, at least it is a step in the right direction.  However, this announcement sounds incomplete because it does not spell out the punishment if these non-state actors do get involved in their usual nefarious activities which is anti-India slogans, sending their warriors across LoC etc.  Secondly, what about the crimes they have already committed against India?  Would they be punished?  Lastly, is this order permanent to stop any of the terrorist act or is it just a respite to wait for the dust to settle down - USA's pressure?