The Taliban claims to be conducting operations against ISKP in Pakistan, utilizing networks that are patronized on Afghan soil.

The entities involved

• Taliban →

  Afghan islamist organization

  • The geopolitical challenges facing Pakistan and Balochistan due to terrorism originating in Afghanistan, alongside efforts to improve regional energy ties.08:12
  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued warrants against Taliban leaders for human rights abuses in Afghanistan.06:58
• Pakistan →

  sovereign state in South Asia

  • The Indus River system is the backbone of Pakistan's agricultural economy, while urban centers face severe air pollution issues.13:57
  • The Indus River provides 70% of Pakistan's total water budget and controls the headwaters of the river system.13:57
• Islamic State →

  Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group

  • Islamic State targets in Istanbul include consulates, as ISIS-K operates from Afghanistan and has a network in Turkey.12:41
• Afghanistan →

  country in Central and South Asia

  • April Ryan discussed the need to protect the homeland in Afghanistan, while Chris Matthews contrasted US defense policy with Japan's island defense strategy.13:32
  • A humanitarian agency is monitoring the crisis conditions in Ocha, a location in Afghanistan.13:18

Related events

• Lashkar-e-Taiba is allegedly preparing attacks under the ISKP label, utilizing proxy operations from Afghanistan.Sep 6
• Pakistan supports armed groups in Afghanistan, with ISI-trained units deployed to Nuristan to help Islamic Emirate forces suppress enemy plots.Sep 27
• Pakistan officially blames the Taliban for allowing militant proxies to operate in the region.Jul 6
• Pakistan demands action against groups in Afghanistan amid ongoing border tensions and the Taliban's diplomatic outreach.Sep 2
• An ISI-sponsored terror network linked to Pakistan is involved in drug smuggling and international operations across several countries.Jun 17