Under the UN Lens: The TTP Threat and Regional Security Challenges

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has remained an enduring threat to Pakistan’s peace, security and social stability since its inception in 2007. Over the years, it has been responsible for thousands of deaths and attacks against security forces and civilians. It has also struck critical infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, roads, bridges and gas pipelines. The history speaks for itself: TTP violence has never been limited to any community or institution. It has impacted society at large and has created a tremendous human, economic and social cost for Pakistan. The TTP has also historically had close ties with the Afghan Taliban, who govern Afghanistan. Consequently, the Pakistani government has repeatedly said it is worried that terrorist groups use Afghan territory as a safe haven and a base for operations. Pakistan has long insisted that Afghanistan allows the TTP to carry out attacks, organize and train its followers from its soil.

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