Tehrik attacks increase in Pakistan after Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan

Islamabad – Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in an attack by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Pakistan’s Waziristan province. This is the fifth major terrorist attack by Tehrik in Pakistan since the Taliban took control of Kabul. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has stepped up its attacks in Pakistan after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Despite this, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Qureshi announced that Pakistan was ready to pardon Tehrik. This has drawn angry reactions in Pakistan.

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has stepped up its attacks in Waziristan and Balochistan, near the Afghanistan border. Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants are targeting the Pakistani military. One week ago, three soldiers were killed in an attack by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Balochistan. Seven soldiers were later killed in an attack in Waziristan. It was also claimed that Pakistani soldiers had fled in the face of the Tehrik attacks.

This year, 140 Pakistani soldiers were killed in the Tehrik attacks. This is claimed to be a significant increase compared to the last two years. Pakistani journalists say that an increase in Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks since the pro-Pakistan Taliban regime took control of Afghanistan is a concern. Journalists criticise that the Taliban are not willing to listen to the Pakistani complaints on Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

In such a scenario, Foreign Minister Qureshi is being criticised, in the Pakistani media, for announcing an amnesty for Tehrik terrorists. Tehrik has made it clear that any talks with Pakistani authorities are not possible. Tehrik also said that it does not recognise the Durand Line, which divides Afghanistan and Pakistan. Besides, Tehrik is evidently challenging Pakistan’s military.

In such a scenario, Qureshi is being accused by the Pakistani media of backing away from Tehrik’s terrorists. At the same time, Pakistani journalists ask why the world’s most powerful army is withdrawing from Tehrik-e-Taliban.