Pakistan Rejects Talks with Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan stated that during his administration, the Taliban was prepared to cooperate with Pakistan in combating the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which he claims has been misrepresented. However, the current Pakistani government has rejected any idea of negotiations with the TTP, citing a spate of terrorist attacks linked to Afghanistan and demanding decisive action from the Taliban against the group. Pakistan's Foreign Office reiterated its stance against talks, emphasizing the importance of Afghan authorities taking responsibility for the TTP's activities. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Special Representative for Afghanistan, Asif Durrani, called for clarity on the Taliban's relationship with the TTP and stressed that both nations must collaboratively address this ongoing security threat. This comes amidst rising tension and violence attributed to the TTP, which has claimed responsibility for numerous attacks in Pakistan. Afghan Taliban officials, however, deny that the TTP operates from Afghan territory, complicating the diplomatic landscape.