The Pakistani Taliban, also known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), on Monday (Sep 23) denied involvement in bombing a police convoy that was escorting foreign diplomats in the country’s restive northwest, the news agency Associated Press reported.

The Pakistani Taliban, also known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), on Monday (Sep 23) denied involvement in bombing a police convoy that was escorting foreign diplomats in the country’s restive northwest, the news agency Associated Press reported. The ambassadors and senior envoys were travelling on Sunday to the Swat Valley, a former stronghold of the TTP, when the attack occurred in Malam Jabba. A police officer was killed in the attack and four others were injured. No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing so far. 'We have nothing to do with the attack' A TTP spokesperson denied detonating the improvised explosive device that hit a police vehicle accompanying the convoy. In a separate statement, the TTP said it had nothing to do with the attack. Also read | Pakistan: Convoy carrying foreign diplomats attacked, leaving one police officer dead TTP is a separate group but also a close ally of the Afghan Taliban, who seized power in neighbouring Afghanistan in August 2021 as US and NATO troops were in the final stages of their pullout from the country after 20 years of war. Many TTP leaders and fighters have found sanctuary and have even been living openly in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover, which also emboldened the Pakistani Taliban. The situation has strained relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government. Which foreign diplomats were travelling in the convoy? Those travelling in the convoy were ambassadors and officials from Indonesia, Portugal, Kazakhstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Turkmenistan, Vietnam, Iran, Russia, and Tajikistan. The envoys were all unharmed, but the attack suggested there was a security breach, analysts said. The attack was strongly condemned by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and other officials. Authorities are still investigating to determine whether there was a security breach since details about the convoy’s travel plans had been circulated only to officials, the Associated Press reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Attack on foreign diplomats’ convoy in Pakistan: TTP denies involvement in blast

Four people, including an army officer, were allegedly abducted by militants in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan, officials said on Thursday (August 29).&nbsp;

The officer, Lt.&nbsp;Col.&nbsp;Khalid Khan, was attending his father’s funeral and was seated in a mosque when the kidnapping happened, the Associated Press reported.

No group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping as of now, which took place on Wednesday (August 28). However, local authorities said that a video of Khan was sent anonymously to his family, showing him in the custody of the Pakistani Taliban.&nbsp;

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In the video, Khan is seen surrounded by armed men and appealing to the government to comply with the demands of the Pakistani Taliban, as per the AP report.

<h2>What is Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan?</h2>

Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistan Taliban, is a coalition of militant groups that united in 2007 following military actions by Pakistan against militants linked to al-Qaeda. The TTP operates mainly in the volatile northwest region of the country.

Although the TTP is separate from the Afghan Taliban, it is allied with them and has grown more assertive since the Afghan Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021.

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Four people, including an army officer, were allegedly abducted by militants in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan, officials said on Thursday (August 29).

Four people, including an army officer, were allegedly abducted by militants in Dera Ismail Khan, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwest Pakistan, officials said on Thursday (August 29). The officer, Lt. Col. Khalid Khan, was attending his father’s funeral and was seated in a mosque when the kidnapping happened, the Associated Press reported. No group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping as of now, which took place on Wednesday (August 28). However, local authorities said that a video of Khan was sent anonymously to his family, showing him in the custody of the Pakistani Taliban. Also read: Iran to deliver calculated response to 'Zionist' regime: Armed forces chief In the video, Khan is seen surrounded by armed men and appealing to the government to comply with the demands of the Pakistani Taliban, as per the AP report. What is Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan? Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as the Pakistan Taliban, is a coalition of militant groups that united in 2007 following military actions by Pakistan against militants linked to al-Qaeda. The TTP operates mainly in the volatile northwest region of the country. Although the TTP is separate from the Afghan Taliban, it is allied with them and has grown more assertive since the Afghan Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistani army officer, 3 others allegedly kidnapped by militants linked to Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan

A Pakistani judge was abducted on Saturday (Apr 27) by armed men in the restive province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The district and sessions judge was returning from duty when he&nbsp;was kidnapped&nbsp;near Tank and Dera Ismail (DI) Khan district bordering Afghanistan. News agency AP quoted police officer Faheem Khan&nbsp;as&nbsp;saying that around 15 men on bikes followed Shakirullah&nbsp;Marwat’s&nbsp;vehicle as he was travelling towards DI. Before fleeing with the judge, they set the car on fire. The&nbsp;driver of the&nbsp;car&nbsp;was not harmed&nbsp;in the incident, as per media reports.

No one has claimed responsibility for the act yet&nbsp;but&nbsp;the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, are most likely to get blame.

It’s&nbsp;a rare attack as militants hardly target judges and most often stage attacks on police and security personnel in Pakistan.

Faheem Khan said a search operation, with help from a counter-terrorism team, has been launched to find the&nbsp;whereabouts of the judge.

Reacting to&nbsp;the incident, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi blamed the provincial government for&nbsp;"non-seriousness"&nbsp;in governance and maintenance of law and order.&nbsp;

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"(The) CM should tell why&nbsp;isn't&nbsp;he serious about the establishment of peace and why terrorists are on the loose,"&nbsp;he asked.

He also stated that the abduction of a judge, who mostly travels amid tight security, has induced fears among the masses.

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Meanwhile, Chief Minister Gandapur has issued orders for the safe recovery of the abducted judge.&nbsp;He told the media that emergency measures have&nbsp;been taken&nbsp;for&nbsp;Marwat's&nbsp;recovery&nbsp; and&nbsp;all&nbsp;available resources are&nbsp;being utilised&nbsp;for the task.

Judges have also taken note of the incident and are calling for immediate action in the matter.

Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim&nbsp;along&nbsp;with two other&nbsp;judges&nbsp;held a&nbsp;meeting and urged authorities to investigate the matter.

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A Pakistani judge was abducted on Saturday (Apr 27) by armed men in the restive province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The district and sessions judge was returning from duty when he was kidnapped near Tank and Dera Ismail (DI) Khan district bordering Afghanistan.

A Pakistani judge was abducted on Saturday (Apr 27) by armed men in the restive province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The district and sessions judge was returning from duty when he was kidnapped near Tank and Dera Ismail (DI) Khan district bordering Afghanistan. News agency AP quoted police officer Faheem Khan as saying that around 15 men on bikes followed Shakirullah Marwat’s vehicle as he was travelling towards DI. Before fleeing with the judge, they set the car on fire. The driver of the car was not harmed in the incident, as per media reports. No one has claimed responsibility for the act yet but the Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, are most likely to get blame. It’s a rare attack as militants hardly target judges and most often stage attacks on police and security personnel in Pakistan. Faheem Khan said a search operation, with help from a counter-terrorism team, has been launched to find the whereabouts of the judge. Reacting to the incident, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi blamed the provincial government for "non-seriousness" in governance and maintenance of law and order. Also read: Damaged sea cables trigger major internet disruption in Pakistan "(The) CM should tell why isn't he serious about the establishment of peace and why terrorists are on the loose," he asked. He also stated that the abduction of a judge, who mostly travels amid tight security, has induced fears among the masses. Watch: Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif to become President of the PML-N party again × Meanwhile, Chief Minister Gandapur has issued orders for the safe recovery of the abducted judge. He told the media that emergency measures have been taken for Marwat's recovery and all available resources are being utilised for the task. Judges have also taken note of the incident and are calling for immediate action in the matter. Chief Justice Peshawar High Court Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim along with two other judges held a meeting and urged authorities to investigate the matter. (With inputs from agencies)

Armed men abduct Pakistani judge in restive region bordering Afghanistan

Pakistani security sources said that the main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was closed on Wednesday (September 6). Locals reported hearing gunfire at the Torkham crossing and said individuals in the bustling border area near the Khyber Pass ran once the shooting began.&nbsp;

Security forces from both countries exchanged fire, which reportedly killed at least two Afghan soldiers killed. Four Afgan soldiers were injured and one Pakistan soldier was also injured in clashes at the Torkham border. But so far, there's no official confirmation. Local reports mentioned that various villages have been captured.&nbsp;

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According to reports, a Pakistani Taliban (TTP) spokesman and a key commander have claimed that TTP fighters in "large" numbers have entered Chitral district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which borders Afghanistan's Kunar, Nuristan and Badakhshan provinces.&nbsp;

A TTP commander told The Khorasan Diary, "An operation in Chitral district has been launched by the TTP and various villages have been captured. It started at 4 am this morning. We will share pictures as well as currently we are having poor internet issues there."&nbsp;

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<h2>Torkham border point</h2>

Torkham border crossing is a border crossing between the Pakistani city of Torkham and Afghanistan. It is located along the Grand Trunk Road on the international border between the two countries.&nbsp;

Disputes linked to the 2,600 km border have been a bone of contention between the neighbours for decades and the crossing has been closed several times in recent years, including a closure in February that saw thousands of trucks laden with goods stranded on each side of the border for days.

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Pakistani security sources said that the main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was closed on Wednesday (September 6). Locals reported hearing gunfire at the Torkham crossing and said individuals in the bustling border area near the Khyber Pass ran once the shooting began.

Pakistani security sources said that the main border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was closed on Wednesday (September 6). Locals reported hearing gunfire at the Torkham crossing and said individuals in the bustling border area near the Khyber Pass ran once the shooting began. Security forces from both countries exchanged fire, which reportedly killed at least two Afghan soldiers killed. Four Afgan soldiers were injured and one Pakistan soldier was also injured in clashes at the Torkham border. But so far, there's no official confirmation. Local reports mentioned that various villages have been captured. Also read: Sara Sharif's dad and stepmom break silence in first video message since girl's death According to reports, a Pakistani Taliban (TTP) spokesman and a key commander have claimed that TTP fighters in "large" numbers have entered Chitral district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which borders Afghanistan's Kunar, Nuristan and Badakhshan provinces. A TTP commander told The Khorasan Diary, "An operation in Chitral district has been launched by the TTP and various villages have been captured. It started at 4 am this morning. We will share pictures as well as currently we are having poor internet issues there." Also read: Over 45 women fell victim to Karachi school principal accused of rape, blackmail Watch: Indian parliament special session called from September 18 × Torkham border point Torkham border crossing is a border crossing between the Pakistani city of Torkham and Afghanistan. It is located along the Grand Trunk Road on the international border between the two countries. Disputes linked to the 2,600 km border have been a bone of contention between the neighbours for decades and the crossing has been closed several times in recent years, including a closure in February that saw thousands of trucks laden with goods stranded on each side of the border for days. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Key Afghan-Pakistan border crossing closed as forces exchange fire: Report

A pair of suicide bombers attacked a compound housing a police station along with government offices. The attack killed at least two police officers and wounded 15 other people. The attack took place in the Bara neighbourhood in northwest Pakistan bordering Afghanistan.

According to rescuers, part of the compound collapsed after the bombing and buried a police officer whose body was later retrieved. One of the suicide bombers was wearing an explosive vest which detonated when police opened fire as they came under attack. Gunshots were heard after the bombing, said Bilal Faizi, a spokesman for the provincia emergency service as quoted by the Associated Press (AP). An extension of gunfire followed.

Those wounded include police officers and civilians. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack. Sharif praised the police officers in a statement and said they "thwarted the evil intentions of the terrorists by stopping the suspects and risking their lives."

The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack. The attack came just hours after Pakistani Taliban shot and killed two police officers and wounded two others. This was an overnight attack at a roadside checkpoint in the city of Peshawar.

The gun attack took place in the Regi Model Town neighbourhood, said area police chief Arshad Khan as per AP. The attackers fled the scene in the darkness. A search operation has been launched to find the attackers.

The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the attack in Peshawar. They released a statement. &nbsp;

Before these two attacks, a suicide car bomber wounded six soldiers and two civilians. The attackers targetted a truck carrying security forces.

The Pakistan Taliban is a separate group but is allied to the Afghan Taliban. Pakistan Taliban got a morale boost after Afghan Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021. The US-led international coalition who was in Afghanistan for two decades left the country soon before that.

The Pakistan Taliban has been pushing for the implementation of stricter Islamic laws in Pakistan. They are also demanding release of their members from government custod an also reduced military presence in Pakistan's tribal areas.

Pakistan's military last week warned the Afghan Taliban of an “effective response” by government forces if they fail to stop harbouring militants who plot cross-border attacks from Afghanistan. The army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, issued a stern warning last &nbsp;Friday after two militant attacks killed 12 Pakistani soldiers in the country’s southwestern Baluchistan province, which also borders Afghanistan.

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A pair of suicide bombers attacked a compound housing a police station along with government offices. The attack killed at least two police officers and wounded 15 other people.

A pair of suicide bombers attacked a compound housing a police station along with government offices. The attack killed at least two police officers and wounded 15 other people. The attack took place in the Bara neighbourhood in northwest Pakistan bordering Afghanistan. According to rescuers, part of the compound collapsed after the bombing and buried a police officer whose body was later retrieved. One of the suicide bombers was wearing an explosive vest which detonated when police opened fire as they came under attack. Gunshots were heard after the bombing, said Bilal Faizi, a spokesman for the provincia emergency service as quoted by the Associated Press (AP). An extension of gunfire followed. Those wounded include police officers and civilians. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack. Sharif praised the police officers in a statement and said they "thwarted the evil intentions of the terrorists by stopping the suspects and risking their lives." The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the attack. The attack came just hours after Pakistani Taliban shot and killed two police officers and wounded two others. This was an overnight attack at a roadside checkpoint in the city of Peshawar. The gun attack took place in the Regi Model Town neighbourhood, said area police chief Arshad Khan as per AP. The attackers fled the scene in the darkness. A search operation has been launched to find the attackers. The outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the attack in Peshawar. They released a statement. Before these two attacks, a suicide car bomber wounded six soldiers and two civilians. The attackers targetted a truck carrying security forces. The Pakistan Taliban is a separate group but is allied to the Afghan Taliban. Pakistan Taliban got a morale boost after Afghan Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021. The US-led international coalition who was in Afghanistan for two decades left the country soon before that. The Pakistan Taliban has been pushing for the implementation of stricter Islamic laws in Pakistan. They are also demanding release of their members from government custod an also reduced military presence in Pakistan's tribal areas. Pakistan's military last week warned the Afghan Taliban of an “effective response” by government forces if they fail to stop harbouring militants who plot cross-border attacks from Afghanistan. The army chief, Gen. Asim Munir, issued a stern warning last Friday after two militant attacks killed 12 Pakistani soldiers in the country’s southwestern Baluchistan province, which also borders Afghanistan. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Pakistan: Suicide attack kills two policemen in northwest

Media reports indicate that Afghanistan Taliban and the Pakistani Taliban, formally called the Tehreek-e-Taliban-e-Pakistan, "collaborated" in a spate of recent attacks that targeted Pakistan's security establishment and law enforcement.

As per a report by The Express Tribune citing an anonymous senior Pakistan counter-terrorism officer, the Afghan Taliban actively participated in the said attacks.

"Our details show that in every 'tashkil' (movement) if 10 TTP members were dispatched, five or four would be Afghan citizens," said the officer.

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He further revealed that over the past three months, 51 Afghan militants have been killed in targeted intelligence-based operations carried out by Pakistan's military, police and the Counter-Terrorism Department.

"Even in the attack on the police station in Karachi, two of the terrorists involved were Afghan citizens," he disclosed, adding that the regime in Afghanistan has been asked to help ensure "peace and stability" in the country.&nbsp;

"We have informed and warned the Kabul regime about the recent surge in militancy across Pakistan and the participation of Afghan Taliban in these activities. We have demanded that they play their role in ensuring peace and stability in our country," he said.

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The Express Tribune's source further said that there were reports of more movement by Afghan Taliban in the upcoming spring season.

The report further quoted a senior journalist from North Waziristan, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirming that many attackers could be traced back to Afghanistan.

"Three of the last 10 suicide attacks in North Waziristan were traced back to Afghanistan," he said, adding that this "shows that the bonds (between TTP and Afghan Taliban) are still at place and TTP is enjoying backing from Kabul."

The merger of Taliban groups has strengthened the TTP in Pakistan. With the Taliban back in power in Afghanistan, the TTP has reportedly regained its footprint in Pakistan's erstwhile tribal regions.

According to a former Afghan security analyst Fawad Lamay, the TTP and the Afghan Taliban are two sides of the same coin. He said that "with the Taliban back in power in Afghanistan, the TTP leadership now freely moves from one side to another, from border areas to main lands. It conducts meetings and more specifically has received intelligence from the Emirate-e-Islami (Afghan Taliban)."

"It would be a lie to believe that the Emirate-e-Islami have broken off ties with other Jihadi group," he added.

Recent reports indicate that the Balochistan Liberation Army has verbally agreed to an alliance with the TTP. A group of TTP from the Bannu Domail area and Abu Zar Fidae from the Peshawar adjacent Bara Tehsil of Khyber tribal district have reportedly also announced their alliance.&nbsp;

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Media reports indicate that Afghanistan Taliban and the Pakistani Taliban, formally called the Tehreek-e-Taliban-e-Pakistan, "collaborated" in a spate of recent attacks that targeted Pakistan's security establishment and law enforcement. As per a report by The Express Tribune citing an anonymous senior Pakistan counter-terrorism officer, the Afghan Taliban actively participated in the said attacks. "Our details show that in every 'tashkil' (movement) if 10 TTP members were dispatched, five or four would be Afghan citizens," said the officer. Also read | Focus on our Pakistan: Army chief calls for shunning debate of 'Naya', 'Purana' Pakistan, says report He further revealed that over the past three months, 51 Afghan militants have been killed in targeted intelligence-based operations carried out by Pakistan's military, police and the Counter-Terrorism Department. "Even in the attack on the police station in Karachi, two of the terrorists involved were Afghan citizens," he disclosed, adding that the regime in Afghanistan has been asked to help ensure "peace and stability" in the country. "We have informed and warned the Kabul regime about the recent surge in militancy across Pakistan and the participation of Afghan Taliban in these activities. We have demanded that they play their role in ensuring peace and stability in our country," he said. Also read | Pakistan a step closer to getting IMF bailout after UAE, Saudi Arabia pledge billions in assistance The Express Tribune's source further said that there were reports of more movement by Afghan Taliban in the upcoming spring season. The report further quoted a senior journalist from North Waziristan, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirming that many attackers could be traced back to Afghanistan. "Three of the last 10 suicide attacks in North Waziristan were traced back to Afghanistan," he said, adding that this "shows that the bonds (between TTP and Afghan Taliban) are still at place and TTP is enjoying backing from Kabul." The merger of Taliban groups has strengthened the TTP in Pakistan. With the Taliban back in power in Afghanistan, the TTP has reportedly regained its footprint in Pakistan's erstwhile tribal regions. According to a former Afghan security analyst Fawad Lamay, the TTP and the Afghan Taliban are two sides of the same coin. He said that "with the Taliban back in power in Afghanistan, the TTP leadership now freely moves from one side to another, from border areas to main lands. It conducts meetings and more specifically has received intelligence from the Emirate-e-Islami (Afghan Taliban)." "It would be a lie to believe that the Emirate-e-Islami have broken off ties with other Jihadi group," he added. Recent reports indicate that the Balochistan Liberation Army has verbally agreed to an alliance with the TTP. A group of TTP from the Bannu Domail area and Abu Zar Fidae from the Peshawar adjacent Bara Tehsil of Khyber tribal district have reportedly also announced their alliance. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Afghanistan, Pakistani Taliban 'collaborated' on attacks targeting Pak law enforcement: Report

Tensions have escalated between Afghanistan and Pakistan after the border crossing closed. Now, a High-level Pak delegation visits Afghanistan to resolve tensions. Watch here.

Pakistan’s defence and spy chiefs discuss security with Taliban

Hours after owning up the Peshawar mosque blast, Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), distanced itself from the attack.&nbsp;

Earlier, a&nbsp;commander for TTP,&nbsp;Sarbakaf Mohmand,&nbsp;took responsibility for the bombing, claiming it was revenge for his brother killed in Afghanistan last year.&nbsp;

But hours later, TTP spokesperson Mohammad Khurasani distanced the group from the attack, saying that it was not its policy to target mosques, seminaries and religious places. The spokesperson, however, did not address the previous claim of responsibility.&nbsp;

“Tehreek-e-Taliban has nothing to do with this attack,” a TTP statement said.&nbsp;

Though it is unclear as to who carried out the attack, Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper, quoting sources, reported that officials believe that a local faction of an outlawed group might have been responsible for one of the deadliest attacks.&nbsp;

<h2 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{433b62cb-ca5e-4e82-a7e2-5876c4396b6e}{219}" paraid="1257314679" >Security lapse&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, questions are being raised over the security arrangement at the mosque, which is located inside a highly fortified compound that includes the headquarters of the provincial police force and a counterterrorism department.&nbsp;

Authorities are unsure as to how the bomber managed to breach military and police barricades leading into the Police Lines district. &nbsp;

<h2>WION Dispatch: Pak Police hold mass funeral for Peshawar blast victims</h2>

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According to reports, the mosque was recently built to allow police to pray without leaving the area. &nbsp;

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the bomber was in the first row in the prayer hall when he struck.&nbsp;

At a press conference, Inspector-General Moazzam Jah Ansari said that around 10-12 kilograms of explosives were used in the blast.&nbsp;

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He admitted that there was a security lapse and said that investigations are underway to ascertain the facts. &nbsp;

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"We are checking one-month's CCTV footage and tracking the facilitators of the bomber," he added.&nbsp;

The provincial police chief said that the attacker might have entered the premises as a guest. &nbsp;

The death toll from the Pakistan bomb blast, which on Monday targeted a mosque in Peshawar's police lines, has risen to 100,&nbsp;while 221 are wounded, of which&nbsp;57 are currently in critical condition.

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Hours after owning up the Peshawar mosque blast, Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), distanced itself from the attack. Earlier, a commander for TTP, Sarbakaf Mohmand, took responsibility for the bombing, claiming it was revenge for his brother killed in Afghanistan last year.

Hours after owning up the Peshawar mosque blast, Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), distanced itself from the attack. Earlier, a commander for TTP, Sarbakaf Mohmand, took responsibility for the bombing, claiming it was revenge for his brother killed in Afghanistan last year. But hours later, TTP spokesperson Mohammad Khurasani distanced the group from the attack, saying that it was not its policy to target mosques, seminaries and religious places. The spokesperson, however, did not address the previous claim of responsibility. “Tehreek-e-Taliban has nothing to do with this attack,” a TTP statement said. Though it is unclear as to who carried out the attack, Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper, quoting sources, reported that officials believe that a local faction of an outlawed group might have been responsible for one of the deadliest attacks. Security lapse Meanwhile, questions are being raised over the security arrangement at the mosque, which is located inside a highly fortified compound that includes the headquarters of the provincial police force and a counterterrorism department. Authorities are unsure as to how the bomber managed to breach military and police barricades leading into the Police Lines district. WION Dispatch: Pak Police hold mass funeral for Peshawar blast victims According to reports, the mosque was recently built to allow police to pray without leaving the area. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the bomber was in the first row in the prayer hall when he struck. At a press conference, Inspector-General Moazzam Jah Ansari said that around 10-12 kilograms of explosives were used in the blast. Also read | Peshawar mosque blast: TTP bomber claims responsibility, calls it act of revenge; toll rises to 61 He admitted that there was a security lapse and said that investigations are underway to ascertain the facts. Also read | Death toll from Peshawar mosque blast rises to 100; another 221 wounded, 15 in critical condition "We are checking one-month's CCTV footage and tracking the facilitators of the bomber," he added. The provincial police chief said that the attacker might have entered the premises as a guest. The death toll from the Pakistan bomb blast, which on Monday targeted a mosque in Peshawar's police lines, has risen to 100, while 221 are wounded, of which 57 are currently in critical condition. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Pakistan has denied conducting airstrikes in Afghanistan. There were reports earlier suggesting that the Pakistani Air Force had struck Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) bases in Afghanistan.

Pakistan denies conducting airstrikes on TTP bases in Afghanistan

Pakistan’s interior minister Rana Sanaullah has hinted at the possibility of Islamabad being open to talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The minister said efforts to bring the outlawed group to the table are underway. This comes after Sanaullah on Wednesday had said that Pakistan won’t hold talks with the banned TTP or any other terrorist organisation.

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The United States said that Pakistan has a right to defend itself from terrorism as the country has suffered tremendously from terrorist attacks.

Pakistan has a right to defend itself from terrorism, says U.S.

The media wing of the Pakistan Army said on Sunday (December 25) that the terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) killed six security personnel by carrying out several attacks in the last two days in the Balochistan province. A few other security officials were injured.&nbsp;

An official statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) read that during an operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, a terrorist and a soldier were killed during an exchange of fire between militants and the security forces.&nbsp;

The operation was launched after "credible information" was received and continued for the last 96 hours.&nbsp;

The statement also added that the objective was to "deny terrorists the use of few suspected routes to move across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to sneak into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along the interprovincial boundary and target citizens and security forces".&nbsp;

In the recent days, Pakistan reported a rise in terrorist attacks across the border with Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Armed militants attacked a vehicle of the Frontier Corps on Saturday. In a separate incident in the Dannuk Gogdan area of Turbot, four soldiers were killed. A soldier was killed when militants on a motorcycle opened fire on a check post late last night in the border town of Chaman.&nbsp;

The TTP has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Turbat and Chaman.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said the United States is willing to provide funds to Pakistan for enhancing&nbsp;border security for preventing cross-border attacks from Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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The media wing of the Pakistan Army said on Sunday (December 25) that the terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) killed six security personnel by carrying out several attacks in the last two days in the Balochistan province.

The media wing of the Pakistan Army said on Sunday (December 25) that the terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) killed six security personnel by carrying out several attacks in the last two days in the Balochistan province. A few other security officials were injured. An official statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) read that during an operation in the Sambaza area of Zhob district, a terrorist and a soldier were killed during an exchange of fire between militants and the security forces. The operation was launched after "credible information" was received and continued for the last 96 hours. The statement also added that the objective was to "deny terrorists the use of few suspected routes to move across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border to sneak into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa along the interprovincial boundary and target citizens and security forces". In the recent days, Pakistan reported a rise in terrorist attacks across the border with Afghanistan. Armed militants attacked a vehicle of the Frontier Corps on Saturday. In a separate incident in the Dannuk Gogdan area of Turbot, four soldiers were killed. A soldier was killed when militants on a motorcycle opened fire on a check post late last night in the border town of Chaman. The TTP has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Turbat and Chaman. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said the United States is willing to provide funds to Pakistan for enhancing border security for preventing cross-border attacks from Afghanistan. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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With a rogue Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) increasing its intensity of terrorist attacks across the country, the Pakistani government is mulling launching a military offensive, according to Pakistani media reports.

With a rogue Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) increasing its intensity of terrorist attacks across the country, the Pakistani government is mulling launching a military offensive, according to Pakistani media reports. Close-door discussions have taken place over TTP and government officials are prepared to take counter-measures against an organisation that was allowed to grow and develop under their wings. “The situation in certain areas of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, particularly in the tribal districts, has deteriorated to the extent that a major military offensive is not ruled out,” an anonymous official was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune. “The talks with the TTP are no longer taking place and the return of militants as part of an earlier understanding will have to be reversed.” The officials conceded that engaging in talks with the terror outfit was a big mistake and that all avenues of diplomacy had been exhausted. WATCH | Gravitas: Has Pakistan become a 'suicide state'? × Last month, TTP announced via a letter that it was calling off the ceasefire agreed upon with the Pakistani government. Since then, a series of gruesome, coordinated terrorist attacks have taken place across Pakistan with TTP claiming the responsibility for the majority. The talks between the government and TTP had collapsed in August as the former attempted to rein in the homegrown monster. During the talks, TTP refused to budge on its demand for the reversal of the merger of Federally Administered Tribal Areas with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Read more: Pakistan Taliban call off ceasefire with Pakistan government What is TTP? TTP, once considered an ally by the Pakistani government, has fashioned itself on the lines of the Afghan Taliban. Unlike what the officials sitting in Islamabad believed, TTP since its inception has been anti-Pakistan in its stance. The outfit has repeatedly refused to acknowledge the Durand Line as well. Taliban, which the Pakistani government supports in one way or another, has been secretly supporting TTP terrorists as well. Experts are of the view that by allowing the Taliban and TTP to grow, Pakistan is effectively setting itself up for the same fate as Afghanistan. The military offensive is perhaps the last roll of the dice by the Pakistani government to stop the TTP before it grows into an even more sinister threat. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Troubled by home-grown monster TTP, Pakistan govt mulls military offensive: Reports

A police officer was killed and six people were injured in a suicide car bombing by two terrorists — a male and a female — at a checkpoint in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad on Friday. According to the police, the occupants of the car were terrorists and the explosion took place when the vehicle was asked to stop for routine checking.&nbsp;Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the attack.&nbsp;The incident took place in Sector I-10/4 in Islamabad's upscale residential area, located barely 15km away from the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where Pakistan's powerful military establishment is located.

The Pakistani Taliban spokesperson claimed responsibility for the bombing saying it was done to avenge the death of senior leader Abdul Wali, who was killed in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan's&nbsp;Paktika province.

"Our initial information says that there was a man and a woman in the car," Islamabad operations police chief, Sohail Zafar told reporters on Friday, adding as the police officers chased the car, it blew up, a report by news agency Reuters said.&nbsp;

Zafar said it was a suicide blast and the injured were four police officers and six civilians.&nbsp;

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The incident has raised fears of the presence of terrorists in Islamabad, which is considered to be one of the safest cities in Pakistan.&nbsp;

The country has seen a series of terror attacks in recent times.&nbsp;

On December 18, suspected terrorists attacked a police station in the Lakki Marwat district, killing four police personnel. Three days later, dozens of armed terrorists stormed a police station in Wana city of South Waziristan, injuring a police constable.&nbsp;

In Bannu, terrorists,&nbsp;mostly belonging to the Pakistani Taliban, seized a counter-terrorism centre on December 18 and took hostages to negotiate with government authorities.

The government began hostage talks a day later. On Tuesday (December 20), security forces retook the counter-terrorism centre and rescued all hostages. Twenty-five of the 35 terrorists were killed in the raid while one hostage and two commandos died in the operation.&nbsp;

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A police officer was killed and six people were injured in a suicide car bombing by two terrorists — a male and a female — at a checkpoint in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad on Friday.

A police officer was killed and six people were injured in a suicide car bombing by two terrorists — a male and a female — at a checkpoint in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad on Friday. According to the police, the occupants of the car were terrorists and the explosion took place when the vehicle was asked to stop for routine checking. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed responsibility for the attack. The incident took place in Sector I-10/4 in Islamabad's upscale residential area, located barely 15km away from the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where Pakistan's powerful military establishment is located. The Pakistani Taliban spokesperson claimed responsibility for the bombing saying it was done to avenge the death of senior leader Abdul Wali, who was killed in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan's Paktika province. "Our initial information says that there was a man and a woman in the car," Islamabad operations police chief, Sohail Zafar told reporters on Friday, adding as the police officers chased the car, it blew up, a report by news agency Reuters said. Zafar said it was a suicide blast and the injured were four police officers and six civilians. ALSO READ | Pakistan: Four cops killed after attack on police station in Lakki Marwat district The incident has raised fears of the presence of terrorists in Islamabad, which is considered to be one of the safest cities in Pakistan. The country has seen a series of terror attacks in recent times. On December 18, suspected terrorists attacked a police station in the Lakki Marwat district, killing four police personnel. Three days later, dozens of armed terrorists stormed a police station in Wana city of South Waziristan, injuring a police constable. In Bannu, terrorists, mostly belonging to the Pakistani Taliban, seized a counter-terrorism centre on December 18 and took hostages to negotiate with government authorities. The government began hostage talks a day later. On Tuesday (December 20), security forces retook the counter-terrorism centre and rescued all hostages. Twenty-five of the 35 terrorists were killed in the raid while one hostage and two commandos died in the operation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

One cop, two Pakistani Taliban militants killed, 6 injured in suicide car bombing in Islamabad

Suspected militants attacked a police station in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district early Sunday, killing four police personnel and critically injuring four others, Associated Press reported citing the police.&nbsp;Nawaz Khan, an officer of the targeted police station said the attackers used grenades and automatic weapons on the station before fleeing the scene overnight. Khan said police personnel on duty retaliated and called for reinforcement before the attackers fled the scene. Police are searching for the attackers, the officer added.&nbsp;

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The deceased personnel were identified as Head Constable Ibrahim, Imran, Khairul Rehman, and Sabz Ali, according to a report by the Business Recorder. Their funeral prayers were held at the Lakki police line on Sunday.&nbsp;

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack till now. However, past attacks on police personnel in the Lakki Marwat district were claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is also known as the Pakistani Taliban.&nbsp;

Sunday's attack comes after the TTP in November ambushed a routine police patrol in the district's Dadewala area, killing all six police personnel.&nbsp;

Also in November, a suicide bomber blew himself up near a truck carrying police personnel on their way to protect polio workers near Quetta. A police officer and three family members travelling in a car nearby were killed while 23 others were injured, the Associated Press reported.&nbsp; 
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Suspected militants attacked a police station in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district early Sunday, killing four police personnel and critically injuring four others, Associated Press reported citing the police.

Suspected militants attacked a police station in Pakistan's Lakki Marwat district early Sunday, killing four police personnel and critically injuring four others, Associated Press reported citing the police. Nawaz Khan, an officer of the targeted police station said the attackers used grenades and automatic weapons on the station before fleeing the scene overnight. Khan said police personnel on duty retaliated and called for reinforcement before the attackers fled the scene. Police are searching for the attackers, the officer added. ALSO READ | Pakistan summons senior Afghan diplomat over repeated cross-border clashes The deceased personnel were identified as Head Constable Ibrahim, Imran, Khairul Rehman, and Sabz Ali, according to a report by the Business Recorder. Their funeral prayers were held at the Lakki police line on Sunday. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack till now. However, past attacks on police personnel in the Lakki Marwat district were claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is also known as the Pakistani Taliban. Sunday's attack comes after the TTP in November ambushed a routine police patrol in the district's Dadewala area, killing all six police personnel. Also in November, a suicide bomber blew himself up near a truck carrying police personnel on their way to protect polio workers near Quetta. A police officer and three family members travelling in a car nearby were killed while 23 others were injured, the Associated Press reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A top leader of the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and two other members were killed in a targeted bomb attack in Afghanistan.

Senior commander Abdul Wali, also known as Omar Khalid Khorasani, who carried a bounty of $3 million, was travelling with senior commanders of the militant group in the Birmal district of the Patrika province, which borders Pakistan, when their vehicle hit a roadside mine.

According to Associated Press, Khorasani's vehicle was reportedly struck on Sunday night in a targeted IED attack.

The Taliban confirmed the killing on Monday and ordered an investigation of the incident.

&nbsp;“Senior TTP leader Omar Khalid Khorasani and two other members of the banned outfit were killed in a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan on Sunday evening,” Taliban spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said.

Khorasani was a former journalist and poet. He was wanted by the Pakistani government for his involvement in a series of attacks on security forces, tribal elders and members of the peace committee in the area, reports Dawn.

Omar and a majority of the TTP members from Mohmand agency had parted ways with the TTP and formed a splinter group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Jamaat Ahrar (TTP-JA) in 2014 after he accused the leadership of deviating from the outfit’s ideology.

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The TTP leader's killing is being seen as a major blow to the group, especially at a time when it is involved in peace talks with the Pakistani government.

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The TTP-JA has carried out some of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Pakistan, including the Easter Sunday explosion of 2016, which killed at least 74 people and injured 362 others in a park in the city of Lahore.

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A top leader of the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and two other members were killed in a targeted bomb attack in Afghanistan.

A top leader of the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and two other members were killed in a targeted bomb attack in Afghanistan. Senior commander Abdul Wali, also known as Omar Khalid Khorasani, who carried a bounty of $3 million, was travelling with senior commanders of the militant group in the Birmal district of the Patrika province, which borders Pakistan, when their vehicle hit a roadside mine. According to Associated Press, Khorasani's vehicle was reportedly struck on Sunday night in a targeted IED attack. The Taliban confirmed the killing on Monday and ordered an investigation of the incident. “Senior TTP leader Omar Khalid Khorasani and two other members of the banned outfit were killed in a roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan on Sunday evening,” Taliban spokesman Muhammad Khorasani said. Khorasani was a former journalist and poet. He was wanted by the Pakistani government for his involvement in a series of attacks on security forces, tribal elders and members of the peace committee in the area, reports Dawn. Omar and a majority of the TTP members from Mohmand agency had parted ways with the TTP and formed a splinter group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Jamaat Ahrar (TTP-JA) in 2014 after he accused the leadership of deviating from the outfit’s ideology. Also read | Taliban resisting humanitarian funding: UN The TTP leader's killing is being seen as a major blow to the group, especially at a time when it is involved in peace talks with the Pakistani government. Also read | Taliban broker ceasefire deal between Pakistan and TTP militant group The TTP-JA has carried out some of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Pakistan, including the Easter Sunday explosion of 2016, which killed at least 74 people and injured 362 others in a park in the city of Lahore. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Top Pakistani Taliban leader killed in IED attack in Afghanistan

The Taliban group in Afghanistan claimed to have successfully brokered a ceasefire deal between Pakistan and the Pakistani Taliban—which is also known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The announcement was made by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Twitter following the conclusion of talks between both sides in Kabul.

"During the talks, in addition to significant progress on related issues, a temporary ceasefire was also agreed upon," Mujahid said on Wednesday.

According to Reuters, it was not known who represented the Pakistani side during the talks in the Afghan capital.

A TTP statement on Wednesday also confirmed that talks were underway and that a ceasefire has been put in place till May 30.

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This comes a year after the failed ceasefire agreement that led to the breakdown of talks between the two sides. The talks, also held inside Afghanistan, could not take off reportedly due to a disagreement over the release of TTP prisoners held by Pakistan.

The TTP has carried out some of the deadliest attacks in Pakistan since 2007. Their activity has increased recently in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, which also borders Afghanistan.

It is claimed that TTP has close links with al-Qaeda and looks after the latter for ideological guidance.

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Pakistan carried out a number of operations against the TTP, but, despite reducing the militant group's footprint, it has not been able to fully stop attacks, which, in recent months, have begun to rise again along its western border.

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Pakistan claims that the Pakistani Taliban enjoy safe haven in Afghanistan—a charge the Taliban group firmly denies.

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The Taliban group in Afghanistan claimed to have successfully brokered a ceasefire deal between Pakistan and the Pakistani Taliban—which is also known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The Taliban group in Afghanistan claimed to have successfully brokered a ceasefire deal between Pakistan and the Pakistani Taliban—which is also known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The announcement was made by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Twitter following the conclusion of talks between both sides in Kabul. "During the talks, in addition to significant progress on related issues, a temporary ceasefire was also agreed upon," Mujahid said on Wednesday. According to Reuters, it was not known who represented the Pakistani side during the talks in the Afghan capital. A TTP statement on Wednesday also confirmed that talks were underway and that a ceasefire has been put in place till May 30. 1/2: جرت محادثات في كابل بين الحكومة الباكستانية وحركة طالبان باكستان بوساطة إمارة أفغانستان الإسلامية. حققت المحادثات تقدماً كبيراً في القضايا ذات الصلة ، وقد تم أيضاً الاتفاق على وقف إطلاق النار المؤقت. — Zabihullah (..ذبـــــیح الله م ) (@Zabehulah_M33) May 18, 2022 × This comes a year after the failed ceasefire agreement that led to the breakdown of talks between the two sides. The talks, also held inside Afghanistan, could not take off reportedly due to a disagreement over the release of TTP prisoners held by Pakistan. The TTP has carried out some of the deadliest attacks in Pakistan since 2007. Their activity has increased recently in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, which also borders Afghanistan. It is claimed that TTP has close links with al-Qaeda and looks after the latter for ideological guidance. Also read | We have open communication channels with India: Taliban's Abdul Qahar Balkhi Pakistan carried out a number of operations against the TTP, but, despite reducing the militant group's footprint, it has not been able to fully stop attacks, which, in recent months, have begun to rise again along its western border. Also read | Blast in Karachi; at least one killed, 10 injured Pakistan claims that the Pakistani Taliban enjoy safe haven in Afghanistan—a charge the Taliban group firmly denies. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Taliban broker ceasefire deal between Pakistan and TTP militant group

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) also known as the Pakistani Taliban, has unilaterally announced an end to a month-long ceasefire with the Pakistani government.

Pakistani Taliban declares end to ceasefire with government

Taliban are distancing themselves from the Tehreek-I-Taliban Pakistan or the TTP. As the Tehreek-I-Taliban Pakistan recently made claims about being a branch of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in a video circulating on social media.

Taliban: TTP not part of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

'Be Ready' is Tehreek-e-Taliban's message to Imran Khan as it abandons the ceasefire deal struck in November. The TTP has also said that its not a separate outfit, but is part of the Afghan Taliban. Palki Sharma has a report.

Gravitas: 'Be Ready' says TTP to Pak Govt as it abandons 'ceasefire deal'

The Pakistani Taliban, or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have declared an end to a month-long ceasefire in the country arranged with the aid of the Afghan Taliban.

Pakistani Taliban calls off month-long ceasefire with government

According to reports, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan or the TTP with whom Imran Khan-led the PTI govt. had reached a precarious truce earlier this month has called for the implementation of Sharia law across the country's north-western province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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