Pakistan demands TTP leaders handover from the Afghan government as cross-border attacks continue to rise. Officials have asked Kabul to immediately hand over Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud and Hafiz Gul Bahadur, accusing them of directing terrorist operations against Pakistan from Afghan territory.
According to security sources, Pakistan demands TTP leaders handover after several recent attacks targeted security personnel and civilians. These incidents include suicide bombings and armed assaults in Bannu and other border districts. The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group have claimed responsibility for many of these attacks.
Authorities made it clear that Pakistan demands TTP leaders handover without delay. They warned that if Afghanistan fails to act, Pakistan will continue operations against cross-border terrorism. Officials stressed that the state will not compromise on national security, sovereignty, or the safety of its citizens.
Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud has led the TTP since 2018. Pakistan considers him the main architect behind the recent wave of violence. Hafiz Gul Bahadur, once separate from TTP, now operates his own militant network. Security officials say his group also plans and supports attacks inside Pakistan.
Islamabad has repeatedly urged Afghan authorities to take action against TTP safe havens. However, Afghan officials have denied the claims and insist their soil is not being used against any country. Despite these statements, Pakistan maintains that militant groups continue to find shelter across the border, increasing instability in frontier regions.
Security analysts believe the issue may deepen Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions. If Kabul does not respond to the demand, the risk of further airstrikes or border escalation could grow. Diplomatic contacts remain ongoing, but so far no major breakthrough has emerged.
Pakistan demands TTP leaders handover as part of a broader effort to curb cross-border terrorism and restore stability in the region. The coming weeks may shape the future of relations between the two neighboring countries.