Afghan Rulers and Taliban Aiding TTP in Actions Against Pakistan – Report
Over 600 Attacks Launched on Pakistan from Afghan Soil; 24 Groups Operating There
Afghan Government Providing $43,000 Monthly to Noor Wali Mehsud’s Family – Report
TTP Establishes New Camps in Kunar, Nangarhar, Khost, and Paktika – Report Reveals
Peshawar (Ghag Report)
The United Nations Security Council, in its 35th analytical report monitoring terrorism and terrorist groups, has endorsed Pakistan’s stance, stating that Afghanistan’s interim government and the Taliban leadership have been supporting banned groups like Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), Al-Qaeda, and several others against Pakistan. The report reveals that Afghan soil has been openly used against Pakistan under a deliberate policy, leading to over 600 attacks last year. As a response, Pakistan had to launch “Operation Azm-e-Istahkam”, conducting hundreds of counter-terrorism operations.
In its latest report, released yesterday, the Security Council stated that around 24 terrorist groups, including TTP, BLA, Al-Qaeda, and ISIS South Asia, are operating in Afghanistan. The Taliban leadership and their government have been consistently providing these groups with logistical and operational support against Pakistan.
The report highlights that due to this support, TTP and other anti-Pakistan groups have gained strength, enhanced their capabilities, and intensified their attacks. As a result, more than 600 attacks have been carried out against Pakistan from Afghan territory.
The 35th analytical report, covering incidents from July 1, 2024, to December 13, 2024, states that TTP has established multiple training camps in the Afghan provinces of Nangarhar, Paktika, Khost, and Kunar. Pakistan has attempted to target some of these camps. In response, Pakistan has conducted hundreds of counter-terrorism operations under “Operation Azm-e-Istahkam,” eliminating numerous terrorists.
The report also reveals that Afghanistan’s interim government is financially supporting TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud’s family with $43,000 per month. Additionally, other terrorist groups, including TTP, Majeed Brigade, Al-Qaeda, and others, are being provided financial and technical backing. Consequently, Pakistan remains one of the most affected countries by terrorism.
The report estimates that TTP has around 6,500 fighters based in Afghanistan. It warns that with continued Afghan support, TTP could further strengthen and expand its operations. This situation has significantly deteriorated relations between Pakistan and the Afghan interim government, leading to escalating tensions between the two nations.
(February 16, 2025)