Pakistan urges Taliban to take action against TTP
Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan firmly raised its concerns about the activities of TTP operatives across the border in talks with Taliban.
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South Asia
54 TTP fighters killed near border, says Pakistani military
According to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military, a group of armed militants tried to infiltrate through the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan over three consecutive nights, April
South Asia
Taliban showing signs of alignment with Pakistan on TTP issue, official says
Irfan Siddiqui, chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, told reporters following a recent committee session that Afghanistan’s Taliban administration appeared increasingly receptive to Pakistan’s concerns over the TTP’s presence and operations inside Afghan territory.
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South Asia
Pakistani envoy claims 500 Afghans joined TTP in past year
“Only last year, 500 Afghans joined the TTP and fought inside Pakistan,” he said, describing the development as “extremely concerning.”
South Asia
Pakistan army says eight TTP militants killed in clash near border
In a statement issued Sunday, the army said the fighting took place Saturday night in North Waziristan.
Security
TTP presence was key issue in Pakistan-Taliban talks, Islamabad says
The ministry said the Pakistani delegation conveyed to Taliban officials that the TTP remains a “critical obstacle” to improving bilateral relations.
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Security
Pakistani delegation meets with Taliban to discuss TTP, border tensions
Sources said Khan conveyed messages from the Pakistani government on counterterrorism cooperation, border security, bilateral relations and broader regional stability.
Afghanistan
South Asia
Taliban relocating TTP families from border areas, report says
The move comes in response to repeated requests from the Pakistani government, the report says.
Afghanistan
South Asia
Pakistan’s foreign minister blames predecessors for TTP resurgence
Speaking during a briefing, Mr. Dar attributed the re-entry of 35,000 to 40,000 TTP fighters to poorly considered policies, including decisions reportedly made “over a cup of tea.”
Afghanistan
Taliban say they have not requested funds from Pakistan to relocate TTP fighters
Taliban deputy spokesman described the remarks by Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif as “baseless,”