Pakistan govt releases over 100 TTP members as 'goodwill gesture'

Nov 23, 2021, at 11:50 pm

Islamabad: The Imran Khan-government in Pakistan has freed over 100 Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) prisoners as a “goodwill gesture” to reciprocate the ceasefire announced by the group earlier this month, local media reports said on Tuesday.

TTP demands political office in third country, Pakistan govt calls it 'unacceptable'

Nov 22, 2021, at 04:48 am

Islamabad/IBNS: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has asked the Pakistan government during the recently held talks to allow it to open a  political office in a third country, and the 'demand' has been rejected by Islamabad as 'unacceptable', according to media reports.

Pakistan MNA Mohsin Dawar protests for not issuing production order for opposition MNA Ali Wazir

Nov 18, 2021, at 11:50 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan's Independent Member of National Assembly (MNA) Mohsin Dawar protested on not summoning opposition MNA Ali Wazir during the joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, according to Pak newspaper The News International.

Complete ceasefire agreed between Pakistan govt, TTP: Minister

Nov 09, 2021, at 02:56 pm

Pakistan's Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has said a complete ceasefire had been reached between the government and the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), media reports said.

Afghanistan govt mediating between TTP, Islamabad: Reports

Nov 08, 2021, at 05:43 pm

Kabul: The Taliban government in Afghanistan is mediating talks between Tahrik Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamabad, media reports said on Monday.

Imran govt reaches understanding with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan in temporary truce

Nov 06, 2021, at 01:30 am

Islamabad: The Imran Khan government of Pakistan has reached a tentative understanding with the banned  Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to seek a broader peace agreement to end nearly two decades of militancy in the country, media reports said.

Pakistan Army captain die during operation against TTP

Oct 01, 2021, at 11:08 pm

Tank: A Pakistan Army captain died during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Tank region of the country on Thursday.

Security forces kill terrorist in northwestern Pakistan

Sep 20, 2021, at 11:36 pm

Islamabad/UNI/Xinhua: A high-value terrorist target was killed when Pakistani security forces launched an operation in North Waziristan district of the country's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, an army statement said on Monday.

Pakistan: Security forces kill TTP commander

Sep 20, 2021, at 05:03 pm

Islamabad: Pakistani security forces have killed key Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander Safiullah in North Waziristan's Mir Ali area, media reports said on Monday.

Pakistan: Seven Pakistani soldiers killed during exchange of fire with terrorists

Sep 17, 2021, at 03:14 pm

South Waziristan: At least seven Pakistani soldiers were killed during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Pakistan's  South Waziristan tribal district on Wednesday, media reports said on Thursday.

Pakistan: Journalist body expresses concern over TTP threat

Sep 09, 2021, at 01:11 am

Islamabad: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed concern after Tehreeki-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warned that the Pakistani media and journalists should refrain themselves from calling them a "terrorist outfit" or face dire consequences.

Four security personnel killed in suicide blast in Pakistan's Quetta, TTP claims responsibility

Sep 05, 2021, at 08:26 pm

Islamabad/IBNS:A suicide bomb attack rocked Pakistan's Quetta region on Sunday morning, leaving at least four securitymen dead and several others seriously injured, Pakistan's Dawn News (Dawn.com) said in its report. Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), commonly known as Pakistani Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Pakistan hands over list of 'wanted' TTP men to Afghanistan Taliban

Aug 24, 2021, at 04:58 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan has handed over to the Afghan Taliban a list of “most wanted terrorists” affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operating from the war-torn neighbouring country.

TTP leader says relationship with Afghanistan Taliban is backed on brotherhood

Jul 28, 2021, at 06:23 pm

Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Noor Wali Mehsud has said the relationship with Taliban in Afghanistan is based on brotherhood, sympathy, and Islamic principles.

Pakistan is witnessing surge in support for Taliban: Report

Jul 23, 2021, at 03:22 pm

Islamabad/Quetta: Videos are now emerging from cities like Quetta where Pakistani citizens could be seen holding Taliban flags and chanting Islamist slogans at rallies to show support for the Afghan insurgents.  

Taliban spokesperson says Pakistan cannot 'dictate us'

Jul 13, 2021, at 10:47 pm

Islamabad: Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan spokesperson Suhail Shaheen has said Pakistan could not dictate them.

TTP is not founded in Afghanistan: Govt

Jun 30, 2021, at 01:35 am

Kabul: The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is neither founded in Afghanistan nor operates on our soil, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.

Foreign Office says 5,000 terrorists posing threat to Pakistan’s security from Afghanistan

Jun 29, 2021, at 10:25 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Office has said 5000  Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP) terrorists are posing a threat  to the country’s security and stability from their sanctuaries in Afghanistan, media reports said on Tuesday.

Two TTP insurgents, Pakistan army soldier killed in encounter in Waziristan

Jun 21, 2021, at 03:09 am

Islamabad: A Pakistan Army soldier and two militants belonging to the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in an army operation in its tribal North Waziristan area, the ISPR, the media wing of the Pakistan Army, confirmed on Sunday.

Afghanistan: Key TTP leader found murdered

May 29, 2021, at 09:29 pm

Islamabad:  Mufti Khalid, a central leader of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, was found murdered in Afghanistan's  Kunar province, media reports said on Saturday.

Pakistani forces kill four TTP militants, charge Kabul with supporting cross-border insurgency

May 27, 2021, at 11:41 pm

Pakistani security forces have killed four insurgents belonging to the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an insurgent group commonly known as the Pakistan Taliban, in Quetta, the capital of its restive Balochistan province, reported Dawn.

Attack on Pakistani security forces: Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility

May 09, 2021, at 12:58 pm

Islamabad: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group has claimed responsibility for the attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan recently, media reports said on Saturday.

Attack on Pakistani security forces: Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claims responsibility

May 09, 2021, at 05:25 am

Islamabad: The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group has claimed responsibility for the attacks on security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan recently, media reports said on Saturday.

4 killed, dozen injured in Pakistan as explosion hits luxury hotel in Quetta

Apr 22, 2021, at 09:51 pm

At least four people, including a police officer, were killed and a dozen injured when an explosion rocked the Serena Hotel on Wednesday night in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan’s restive Baluchistan province, reports say.  The Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan( TTP), commonly known as Pakistan Taliban, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Pakistan: Security forces kill 2 terrorists

Jan 18, 2021, at 09:54 pm

Islamabad: Two terrorists were killed during an Intelligence Based Operation conducted by the Pakistan Army security personnel in  South Waziristan district, Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

Pakistan Minister Ijaz Shah threatens opposition parties with Taliban attacks

Nov 04, 2020, at 05:40 am

Islamabad: Pakistan Interior Minister Brigadier (retired) Ijaz Shah has  allegedly warned the opposition of attacks by the Taliban.

Around 6000-6500 Pakistani terrorists present in Afghanistan: UNSC report

Jul 27, 2020, at 04:04 pm

New York:  A report published by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has claimed that around 6000-6500 Pakistani terrorists are present in Afghanistan at present.

Pakistan: Rocket attack damages two houses in Landi Kotal, TTP claims responsibility

Nov 04, 2019, at 10:04 am

Landi Kotal/Pakistan/IBNS: At last two houses were partially damaged as  two rockets fired from a nearby hilltop landed at the army camp in Landi Kotal area of Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: US drone strike kills Taliban commander Mullah Yasir

Jul 04, 2018, at 03:51 pm

Kabul, July 4 (IBNS): A US drone attack in Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province killed top Pakistani Taliban commander Mullah Yasir, media reports said on Wednesday.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani confirms death of TTP leader Mullah Fazlullah

Jun 15, 2018, at 11:31 pm

Kabul, June 15 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday confirmed the death of senior Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Mullah Fazlullah, who has been gunned down during a drone strike in his country.