Editor’s Note: This exclusive news shows how much Pakistan is a victim of Cross-border Terrorism and the role of Afghan Taliban in protecting TTP terrorists
By Khalid Khan
Peshawar: The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) (officially called Khwarjis) has released a detailed summary of its militant activities for January 2025, outlining a series of attacks carried out across various regions, with a significant focus on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The report claims that the group executed 110 attacks in 18 districts, resulting in 155 casualties, including 75 deaths and 80 injuries. Security forces were identified as the primary targets, with the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps, Counter-Terrorism Department, and police bearing the brunt of the assaults.
The report indicates that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained the most affected province, with 95 percent of the attacks taking place in its districts. The highest number of incidents were recorded in Tank and North Waziristan, each witnessing 17 attacks. Dera Ismail Khan and South Waziristan followed closely, with 13 attacks each, while Bannu reported 14. Other affected districts included Lakki Marwat with six attacks, Peshawar, Mohmand, and Bajaur with two each, and Orakzai, Karak, Mardan, Pishin, and Zhob, where one attack was reported in each district. Beyond Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the militant group also claimed responsibility for one attack each in North and South Punjab, indicating an effort to extend its operational reach.
The tactics employed in these assaults varied, reflecting a mix of conventional and asymmetric warfare. According to the report, 46 attacks involved sniper and laser targeting, while 28 were classified as guerrilla operations. Additionally, 10 ambushes and 10 retaliatory strikes were carried out, alongside six targeted killings, five bomb and grenade attacks, and a single suicide bombing. The nature of these operations suggests a calculated strategy aimed at disrupting law enforcement and military activities.
The document further asserts that 98 percent of the attacks were aimed at security forces, reinforcing the group’s continued hostility towards state institutions. Apart from targeting military and police personnel, the report also mentions the killing of three members of pro-government peace committees, underscoring the group’s intent to dismantle local resistance networks.
TTP has a history of releasing end-of-month reports detailing its activities, a practice aimed at projecting its operational strength and maintaining its propaganda efforts. The latest publication provides an overview of its claimed activities in the first month of 2025, painting a picture of sustained militant aggression in Pakistan’s conflict-affected regions.
