Taliban Claims Control Over KPK Region in Pakistan: TTP Sets Up Checkpoints After Recent Attacks

Written by: Manoj Gupta Agency: News18 India Last Updated: October 24, 2025, 14:51 IST Taliban Pakistan asserts its dominance over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) region of Pakistan following a series of attacks on the Pakistani army. The Tehreek-e-Taliban has made a bold claim that they have seized a large portion of KPK. This assertion comes after the Pakistani army was targeted in an attack on Monday, prompting the Taliban to establish checkpoints in the area. The whereabouts of Munir’s army are currently unknown as the Taliban solidifies its grip on KPK. The situation is tense as the TTP continues to assert control over the region. Security forces are on high alert following the recent attacks, with the Taliban’s presence becoming more pronounced in KPK. The establishment of checkpoints by the TTP has raised concerns about the movement of people in the region. The Taliban’s declaration of control over KPK has raised questions about the ongoing security situation in Pakistan. With the TTP claiming authority over a significant portion of KPK, concerns about stability and safety have escalated. The Pakistani army’s response to the Taliban’s assertion of control remains to be seen as tensions in the region continue to rise.