Islamabad Accuses Taliban Of Using TTP Against Pakistan

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement and accused the Taliban of using the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a proxy against Pakistan.

The ministry added that TTP consistently used Afghanistan territory for "terrorist" attacks inside Pakistan.

On Monday, Pakistan’s foreign ministry officially confirmed that it has conducted intelligence-based anti-terrorism operations in border regions inside Afghanistan.

In the statement, the ministry stated, "Over the past two years, Pakistan has repeatedly conveyed its serious concerns to the Interim Afghan Government over the presence of terror outfits including TTP inside Afghanistan. These terrorists pose a grave threat to Pakistan’s security and have consistently used Afghan territory to launch terror attacks inside Pakistani territory."

Pakistan said that the target has been "terrorists" affiliated with Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group, responsible for multiple attacks inside Pakistan along with TTP, killing hundreds of civilians and law enforcement officials.

The statement added that certain Taliban elements are “patronising TTP”. The ministry urged Taliban to reconsider their policy of supporting terrorists.

Pakistan emphasised on finding joint solutions in countering terrorism.

Recently, forces affiliated with Hafiz Gul Bahadur, TTP’s commander had claimed responsibility for several suicide attacks in North Waziristan.