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Rising TTP Attacks Strain Pakistan-Taliban Relations Amid Civilian Casualties

9/24/2025

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The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has intensified attacks, with around 60 operations in the last two years, often with Afghan Taliban support.
Pakistan's military is accused of airstrikes on civilian areas, causing casualties including women and children, as over 2.2 million Afghan refugees face tension.
The TTP resurgence strains Pakistan–Taliban ties and the government’s ability to curb violence amid accountability calls.

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The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has intensified attacks, with around 60 operations in the last two years, often with Afghan Taliban support.
Pakistan's military is accused of airstrikes on civilian areas, causing casualties including women and children, as over 2.2 million Afghan refugees face tension.
The TTP resurgence strains Pakistan–Taliban ties and the government’s ability to curb violence amid accountability calls.