Pakistan Kills 20 Taliban, Tensions Rise with Afghanistan

On November tenth, Pakistani security forces conducted raids in the northwest region, killing twenty Pakistani Taliban insurgents near the Afghan border. This action comes amidst rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, following the collapse of peace talks and accusations of cross-border attacks. The slain militants were identified as members of the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), a terrorist organization allied with the Afghan Taliban. Many TTP leaders and fighters have sought refuge in Afghanistan since the Afghan Taliban regained power in 2021, leading to a significant increase in militant activity in Pakistan. The recent escalation in tensions began after Afghanistan blamed Pakistan for drone strikes in Kabul, leading to further fighting before a ceasefire was brokered by Qatar. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.