In a new video message, Noor Wali Mehsud, the head of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has openly declared that forging alliances and accepting aid from non-Muslim enemy states is not only permissible under Islamic teachings but, in certain circumstances, necessary.

Mehsud, framing his stance within a religious context, asserted that forming alliances and receiving support from “kafir” (non-believing) nations is justifiable when deemed necessary. He claimed that both actions are permissible and, at times, unavoidable.

This statement bolsters Pakistan’s long-standing claim of Indian support for terrorism within its borders. Mehsud’s declaration draws attention to numerous investigative reports previously released by Pakistani security agencies. These reports consistently allege that India provides the TTP with financial, logistical, and intelligence support. Furthermore, the reports accuse India of utilizing Afghan territory to orchestrate terrorist activities within Pakistan, with the TTP serving as a key proxy.

Pakistan has repeatedly raised these concerns on global platforms, alleging that Indian intelligence agencies are supporting anti-state militant groups to destabilize the country.

Addressing the media after the Khuzdar school bus attack that claimed 10 lives including innocent school children, DG ISPR Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry had said that there was clear evidence that the TTP is being aided, abetted and sponsored by India.

Pakistan has referred to TTP since last year as ‘Fitna al-Khwarij’, saying that the group has used the name of Islam to further its objectives.

Defense analysts view Mehsud’s confession as a manipulation of religious narrative to justify the alliance between the terrorist group and foreign patrons. This statement by the TTP chief serves as a stark reminder that groups like the TTP pose not only an internal threat but also exploit religion to disrupt international peace and advance geopolitical agendas.