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TTP in Afghanistan

Did Pakistan Really Benefit From the Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan?
By Mohammad Shoaib Haidary and Amir Husein Haidary
The country celebrated the Taliban’s return to power on August 15, 2021. Two years later, has it seen any benefits?

TTP Unfazed by Pakistan’s New Multidimensional Counterterrorism Strategy
By Harsh Behere
Despite a new counterterrorism push announced in April, the Pakistani Taliban continue to extend their reach.

A Breakthrough in Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations?
By Ureeda Khan
A new joint committee on border movement aims to address the problem of cross-border attacks.

Pakistan’s Alarming Rise in Terrorism Is Fueled by Afghanistan
By Muhammad Nawaz Khan
Data on the number and location of terrorist attacks in Pakistan show a concentration near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Terrorists in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
By Jonathan Schroden
Afghanistan remains a simmering cauldron of jihadist terrorist groups, various actors seeking to counter them, and conflict and cooperation among the groups themselves.

Pakistan’s Scramble for a Peaceful and Stable Afghanistan
By Mohammad Ali Zafar
The country's initial euphoria at the Taliban victory has given way to concern as several troubling developments threaten its regional interests.

Resurgence of Terrorism in Pakistan
By Shahid Afzal Khan
A recent spate of attacks is adding weight to fears that the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan poses a security nightmare for Pakistan.

From Battleground to Table: Can Pakistan-TTP Talks Work?
By Mariam Shah
Pakistan cannot stay on a war footing forever. It's time to give peace a chance – but Pakistan must do it the right way.

Pakistan’s Shameful Glee at the Taliban’s Rise
By Mohsin Dawar
An elected representative of North Waziristan urges the Pakistani government to confront the reality of what the Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan will mean for Pakistan.

Don’t Assume a Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Means Smooth Sailing for Pakistan
By Maryam Raashed
Already, there are worrying signs that the Taliban are inclined to ignore Islamabad's most pressing concerns.

How the Taliban Used Pakistan
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The Taliban have returned to power in Afghanistan. Far from a victory, that could ultimately be a setback for Pakistan.

Pakistan Targets a Resurgent TTP as Uncertainty Looms in Afghanistan
By Umair Jamal
The withdrawal of U.S. troops raises questions about Pakistan’s ability to target TTP militants in Afghanistan.
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