It is very difficult to measure the relationship between the TTP and the Afghan Taliban. Like the Afghan Taliban, the TTP has established its links with Al Qaeda; however, its main branch still adheres to the Afghan Taliban. But they say those expectations could be shattered, citing the ideological affinity between the Afghan and Pakistan Taliban. According to a recent report prepared for the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan Taliban have carried on “relations mainly as before”. Cracking down on foreign fighters might create rifts in the rank and file of the Afghan Taliban who view these fighters as brothers in arms.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 23, 2021 17:38 UTC