Pakistan faces ongoing challenges from militant groups like the TTP and BLA. The Pakistani government has repeatedly accused the Afghan Taliban of supporting the TTP, alleging that they provide shelter to TTP militants. Recent reports reveal the financial dimensions of this alleged support.
According to a report, the Afghan Taliban is regularly providing financial aid to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). This includes a monthly payment of approximately 30 lakh Afghanis, or $43,000 USD, to the family of TTP leader Noor Wali Mehsud.
This funding is used for acquiring weapons, building military infrastructure, and conducting attacks against Pakistan. The report also details that the Taliban offers safe havens and training camps for the TTP in provinces such as Kunar, Nangarhar, Paktika, and Khost, facilitating the group’s expansion of its recruitment and operational activities.
The report further suggests that the Taliban has sheltered TTP commanders and fighters, enabling them to regroup, reinforce their networks, and launch cross-border attacks. Additionally, the TTP itself generates income through criminal activities, extortion, donations, and financial support from other major terrorist organizations.
Pakistani officials have long accused the Afghan Taliban of supporting the TTP, a claim the Taliban consistently denies, insisting that Pakistan’s security concerns are internal and should be resolved domestically. The TTP issue has been a point of contention leading to disagreements between the two sides.