DID Press: A spokesperson for Tahrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has rejected claims by Pakistani officials that the group is using Afghanistan soil for terrorist operations, calling the accusations “baseless and diversionary.”
“Tahrik-i-Taliban Pakistan is a movement rooted in Pakistan’s social and political landscape and does not need foreign territory to pursue its objectives,” TTP said in a statement released on Monday, 15 September 2025.
The spokesperson blamed Islamabad’s failed military operations in tribal regions as the government’s main reason for deflecting responsibility and warned that shifting blame to other countries only fosters mistrust.
The group also accused the Pakistani government of systematic violence against youth, extrajudicial detentions, and enforced disappearances—issues it said have fueled ongoing conflict and insecurity in the country.
TTP highlighted its continued presence across various areas, particularly Bajaur, portraying it as evidence of its “field strength.” The statement concluded that the group is willing to resume talks “within Pakistan” if serious and transparent guarantees are provided by the government.
Meanwhile, in response to the recent wave of terrorist attacks, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pressured Afghan government, insisting that Kabul must make a clear decision on whether to support or cut ties with Pakistani armed groups.
“Kabul must choose between supporting terrorists or cooperating with Pakistan. No ambiguity will be accepted,” said Sharif, speaking in Bannu.
He also warned that individuals supporting foreign terrorist groups will face prosecution, and Afghan nationals involved in recent attacks will be expelled from Pakistan.
In a further diplomatic move, Pakistan announced that Special Representative Muhammad Sadiq Khan will travel to Kabul early next week to deliver Islamabad’s formal message, which includes a clear demand to stop any support or shelter for TTP members. Pakistani officials warned that ignoring these warnings may prompt retaliatory measures from Islamabad.