Pakistan Army Chief Claims 70 Percent of TTP Fighters Are Afghan Nationals
Pakistan Army Chief Claims 70 Percent of TTP Fighters Are Afghan Nationals
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Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has claimed that 70 percent of Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters entering Pakistan are Afghan nationals, further escalating security tensions with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers.
According to Khaama Press, Kabul has yet to respond publicly to General Asim Munir’s claims regarding Afghan nationals in the TTP ranks.
Speaking at a national scholars’ conference in Islamabad, General Munir emphasized that the majority of TTP operatives crossing into Pakistan originate from Afghanistan. He urged the Taliban leadership to take concrete measures to prevent militants from using Afghanistan territory as a base for attacks in Pakistan.
Pakistan has frequently cited security concerns as a major reason for increasing deportations of Afghan migrants, arguing that militants exploit the porous border to launch cross‑border attacks and destabilize Pakistani regions.
The TTP has been a central topic in recent high-level talks between Pakistan and Taliban representatives in Istanbul. Despite ongoing negotiations, both sides have struggled to agree on measures to control militant movements and improve border security.
Relations between Pakistan and the Taliban have grown increasingly strained over the past two months, with intermittent border closures disrupting trade and commerce, adding economic pressure to the already tense security situation.
Analysts say that Pakistan’s concerns highlight the broader regional security challenge posed by militant groups exploiting unstable areas. Effective monitoring, intelligence sharing, and coordinated action remain essential to curb cross-border terrorism.
