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Atta Tarar Alleges PTI-TTP Links, Says Jail-Based Leader Still Supporting Terrorists
Information Minister Atta Tarar accuses PTI’s jailed leader of backing terrorists from prison and suggests the TTP has become the PTI’s “military wing.” He blamed ‘anarchists’ and mafias in KP for undermining peace.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-11
Atta Tarar Alleges PTI-TTP Links, Says Jail-Based Leader Still Supporting Terrorists

Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar on Saturday accused the jailed head of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of continuing to support terrorists from behind bars, asserting there is a growing impression that the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has become the PTI’s “military wing.”

Addressing reporters in Lahore, Atta Tarar claimed that certain elements — which he described as “anarchists” — are deliberately trying to spoil peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). He said the entire nation is united to uproot terrorism and credited past military operations, including Zarb-e-Azb and Radd-ul-Fasaad, with significantly weakening militant networks.

“Some people believe supporting terrorists is the only way to remain safe,” the minister said, alleging that the party had “brought terrorists under a well-thought-out plan.” He accused the jailed PTI founder of attempting to “shine politics on dead bodies” by continuing to back militants while incarcerated.

Atta Tarar also levelled serious accusations at the KP provincial cabinet, alleging that the timber and drug mafias operate with impunity and questioning why provincial authorities have not acted against illicit activities such as non-duty-paid vehicles. “There is an impression that the TTP has become the military wing of the PTI,” he said, adding that the PTI itself “does not have its house in order.”

The minister warned that the state is resolved to eliminate terrorism and would not rest until militants are eradicated. “We will not sit with China until the last terrorist is eliminated,” he said, reiterating the government’s firm stance on counterterrorism.

Atta Tarar further criticised PTI’s past public discussions about negotiating with the TTP, saying those talks were held in front of international media and served to embolden militants. Deputy Interior and other officials have repeatedly stressed that the government will not allow radical activity in major urban centres, but such comments by the information minister highlight growing political tension over how to confront militancy and the role of political actors in that struggle.
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