According to a report by U.S. journal The Geopolitics, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is using American weapons in Afghanistan to carry out attacks in Pakistan. The group has conducted violent operations targeting Pakistani security forces and civilians, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The report highlights that U.S. weapons in Afghanistan, valued at over $7 billion, including M4 and M16 rifles and night vision equipment, have fallen into the hands of terrorist networks. These weapons reportedly reach militant groups through black market channels, increasing the threat to regional security.
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TTP’s attacks in Pakistan have involved both armed assaults and bombings, underscoring the group’s ongoing capability to exploit these weapons. Afghan Taliban officials have acknowledged the presence of banned TTP and other militant groups in Afghanistan, complicating diplomatic and security efforts.
Security sources in Pakistan maintain that attacks carried out with these American-supplied weapons clearly link Afghanistan-based militants to violence across the border. Pakistani authorities have repeatedly urged action to curb the proliferation of such arms to terrorist organizations.
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Experts warn that unless the support and access to weapons for TTP are restricted, cross-border militancy will continue to pose serious threats. The report calls for tighter international monitoring of arms and closer coordination between regional governments to prevent further attacks.