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Pakistain’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, has claimed that 70 percent of Tehrik‑e‑Taliban Pakistain (TTP) fighters entering Pakistain are Afghan nationals, escalating security tensions with Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers.
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 Pakistain originate from Afghanistan. He urged the Taliban leadership to take concrete measures to prevent
Pakistain has frequently cited security concerns as a major reason for increasing deportations of Afghan
The TTP has been a central topic in recent high-level talks between Pakistain and Taliban representatives in Istanbul. Despite ongoing negotiations, both sides have struggled to agree on measures to control holy warrior movements and improve border security.
Relations between Pakistain 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 Pakistain’s concerns highlight the broader regional security challenge posed by holy warrior groups exploiting unstable areas. Effective monitoring, intelligence sharing, and coordinated action remain essential to curb cross-border terrorism.