Afghan newspaper claims TTP has safe havens in Ghazni

Kabul/Islamabad (Web Desk): An investigative report by Afghan newspaper Hesht-e-Subh claims that Afghanistan’s Ghazni has become a hub for banned militant groups, including the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

 According to the report, specialized residential complexes and secure hideouts have been constructed to support these groups’ operations.

The report states that these sites are restricted residential settlements exclusively for militant groups, with limited access for ordinary civilians.

These complexes reportedly include residential quarters, religious schools (madrasas), and extensive security arrangements, suggesting a well-organized militant infrastructure capable of planning and executing operations.

Hesht-e-Subh also cited previous United Nations (UN) reports, which highlighted the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan and their connections to the Taliban government, expressing concerns about the potential regional and international security implications.

The newspaper criticized the Afghan government, stating that its policies have provided safe havens for militants, leaving the country diplomatically isolated and worsening its economic and humanitarian crisis, which has forced millions of Afghans to flee.

The report warned that these militant hubs could act as a “time bomb”, threatening Pakistan and the broader region’s stability.

This report comes amid Pakistan’s growing concern over attacks originating from Afghan soil. The presence of organized militant camps in remote provinces like Ghazni heightens fears of cross-border terrorism and underscores the ongoing security challenges in the region.

Analysts suggest that, if confirmed, these findings highlight the need for international monitoring and coordinated efforts to prevent militant groups from exploiting Afghan territory, while emphasizing the challenges the Taliban-led government faces in enforcing law and order.