The Afghan Taliban continue to provide logistical, operational, and financial support to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), leading to a significant increase in terrorist attacks in Pakistan. According to a report submitted to the UN Security Council, over 600 attacks have been recorded from Afghan territory into Pakistan, with the Taliban reportedly giving TTP a monthly payment of 3 million Afghanis (approximately $43,000).
TTP has expanded its training infrastructure in Afghanistan, establishing new centers in Kunar, Nangarhar, Khost, and Paktika. The group has also intensified its recruitment efforts, including enlisting Afghan Taliban fighters.
The report highlights that TTP has strengthened its ties with Al-Qaeda and is conducting joint operations under the banner of Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP). This alliance could transform TTP into a larger regional threat, acting as an umbrella organization for various militant groups.
The report also mentions setbacks faced by ISIS-Khorasan, as Pakistani security forces successfully intercepted key figures involved in planning attacks in Pakistan. However, some senior ISIS-K members remain in Afghanistan, and the group is adapting by shifting to traditional courier networks for communication.
The Balochistan Liberation Army’s (BLA) Majeed Brigade claimed responsibility for multiple high-casualty attacks, with reports indicating links to TTP, ISIS-K, and the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM).
Pakistan has repeatedly urged Afghanistan to prevent its territory from being used for attacks against Pakistan. Security forces continue to conduct operations against militants, recently eliminating 15 terrorists, including Afghan Taliban members.
In January 2025, Pakistan witnessed a 42% surge in terrorist attacks, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan being the most affected regions. Two suicide bombings were reported, with the banned TTP and BLA claiming responsibility for them.
