The Taliban takeover of Kabul in August 2021 significantly impacted Pakistan, with extremist groups like the TTP and ISKP intensifying their attacks. Baloch separatists also grew more sophisticated, targeting military personnel and Chinese nationals. Experts indicate that multiple threats are converging, with Pakistan emerging as a new hub for militant activity. The TTP, previously weakened by military operations, is now regaining strength and launching attacks, particularly as the situation in Afghanistan stabilizes. These dynamics pose renewed risks to national security in Pakistan and the region.
The Taliban victory emboldened a range of armed factions in Pakistan, including religious extremists such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Islamic State affiliate, ISKP, leading to intensified insurgencies.
With relative peace in Afghanistan, Pakistan has become the new hub of militant activity, including a growing threat from the Hafiz Gul Bahadur-led faction of TTP.
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