South Asia

Report: TTP, Islamabad reach unannounced ceasefire during Pakistan elections

Despite 27 attacks occurring in Pakistan in January 2024, none were claimed by the TTP.

Afghanistan

Taliban calls for Islamabad-TTP talks via Doha office: Report

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl in Pakistan, delivered this message from Akhundzada after returning from a six-day trip to Afghanistan.

Afghanistan

Fazlur Rehman talks TTP issues with senior Taliban officials in Kabul

Rehman, often referred to as the Taliban's "spiritual father," also met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's acting foreign minister, and Abdul Kabir and Hassan Akhund, the deputy chief ministers of the Taliban.

Afghanistan

Pakistani cleric Fazal Rehman to discuss TTP issue during Kabul visit

The trip, at the Taliban's invitation, marks his first visit to the country since the Taliban's 2021 takeover.

Afghanistan

Senior Taliban figure to visit Islamabad for talks on TTP, reports say

The Taliban previously invited Maulana Fazlur Rehman of JUI-F to Kabul to help facilitate dialogue.

South Asia

Pakistani official: TTP sought control of former tribal areas

Muttaqi claimed most disputes between Pakistan and TTP had been settled in 2022, with disagreements over FATA's merger remaining.

South Asia

Muttaqi reveals near-deal status between Pakistan and TTP

The focus of the conversation revolved around the current state of relations between Pakistan and the Taliban concerning the TTP issue.

South Asia

Pakistan Foreign Ministry uncertain about Taliban’s actions against TTP

During a press briefing, Baloch indicated that the ministry is unable to verify the existence, scale, or effectiveness of such actions.

Afghanistan

Pakistan seeks Taliban assurances to counter TTP threats

The Pakistan Foreign Ministry said the Taliban has offered "specific assurances" to address this pressing concern.

Afghanistan

Pakistan’s special envoy highlights TTP threat from Afghanistan amid security woes

"Peace in Afghanistan has become a nightmare for Pakistan,” Pakistan’s special envoy Asif Durrani said.