TTP Attacks Surge Across Pakistan, Security Threat Intensifies

Pakistani media report that militant activity by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has surged sharply since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.

According to recent assessments published on Sunday, attacks by militant groups against Pakistani security forces and civilians have increased by nearly 70 percent nationwide.

Security analysts cited in the reports say the TTP has emerged as one of Pakistan's most serious internal security threats, particularly in the former tribal districts along the Afghanistan border.

The TTP, a separate but ideologically aligned group with the Afghan Taliban, has carried out dozens of attacks since Islamabad ended peace talks with the group in late 2022.

Pakistan has repeatedly accused the TTP of operating from Afghanistan territory, arguing that porous borders and weak enforcement have allowed militants to regroup and reorganize.

The security situation has been further complicated by growing unrest in Balochistan, where insurgent violence has intensified alongside militant attacks in the northwest.

Reports also warn that some militant factions are benefiting from cross-border sanctuaries and alleged foreign backing, raising concerns about regional destabilization.

Pakistani officials caution that if the current trajectory continues unchecked, the risk of a major international terrorist incident could increase significantly.

In response, Islamabad has renewed calls for concrete action by the Taliban to prevent Afghanistan soil from being used against neighboring countries.

The Taliban have consistently denied Pakistan's accusations, insisting they do not allow any group to threaten other states, leaving tensions unresolved and security risks elevated.

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