Pakistani Security Forces Kill 35 Taliban Militants

Pakistani Security Forces Kill 35 Taliban Militants
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Pakistani security forces have killed 35 Pakistani Taliban (TTP) militants in recent raids near the border with Afghanistan. According to The Guardian, the clashes took place in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where security forces raided two TTP hideouts.

The military announced that the operations resulted in the deaths of 35 militants, but Pakistan also suffered losses, with 12 soldiers killed. These incidents underscore the ongoing challenges Pakistan faces in containing the resurgence of militant groups, particularly the TTP, which has claimed responsibility for a rise in attacks in recent years.

The article notes that the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 has emboldened the TTP, providing them with a safe haven across the border from which to launch attacks against Pakistan. This situation has led to a deterioration of relations between the two countries, with the Pakistani military urging the Taliban government in Kabul to prevent its soil from being used for terrorist activities against Pakistan.