UN Reports Afghan Taliban Fuels TTP Attacks in Pakistan

A recent UN report indicates that the Afghan Taliban continues to support the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with logistical, operational, and financial resources, exacerbating the security situation in Pakistan. The report highlights that TTP has conducted over 600 attacks during the reporting period, most originating from Afghan territory, and has established new training centers in provinces like Kunar and Nangarhar. Financial assistance includes around $43,000 monthly provided to TTP leadership, which has bolstered the group's recruitment and operational capabilities. Collaboration between TTP, Afghan Taliban, and al-Qaeda has increased, raising concerns about the emergence of TTP as a broader regional threat. The UN warns that the presence of over two dozen terrorist groups in Afghanistan poses ongoing challenges to regional stability. Meanwhile, a significant setback for ISIL-Khorasan was reported as Pakistani security forces disrupted their attempts to infiltrate into Pakistan.