TTP and abettors |
The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan following May's military clashes has created a situation ripe for exploitation by terrorists. Increased focus on the eastern border means fewer resources are available for the western border and counterterrorism operations in Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and elsewhere. This is evidenced by recent attacks, including those by Baloch nationalist terrorist groups and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
In the case of TTP, the situation is........