The tragic attack in Bajaur on Wednesday that martyred five people including an assistant commissioner once again drew attention to the deteriorating security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. But it also revealed a deeper truth.

The attack laid bare the true nature of ISKP (Islamic State Khorasan Province) and TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan). Both groups have claimed responsibility for this heinous act, with TTP later retracting its statement. These statements reveal that ISKP and TTP are not different entities but rather two sides of the same coin.

These terrorist groups are notorious for killing innocent people, including fellow Muslims, while falsely claiming to champion Islam. The actions of ISKP and TTP today echo this same destructive legacy. By targeting innocent civilians, they have once again demonstrated their disregard for the sanctity of human life and the true teachings of Islam. Their lust for power and money drives their actions, tarnishing the image of Islam in the process.

A distorted image of Islam

Both ISKP and TTP exploit religious rhetoric to justify their violence, but their actions betray their true motives. By killing innocent Muslims, they not only violate the core principles of Islam but also provide ammunition for those who seek to malign the religion. Their actions are a far cry from the teachings of peace, compassion, and justice that form the essence of Islam. Instead, they spread chaos and destruction for personal and political gains.

Covert alliance

While ISKP and TTP may appear to be distinct entities, even at times feigning opposition to one another, their actions reveal a covert alignment. The claims of responsibility for the Bajaur attack by both groups highlight their shared agenda of destabilization and terror. This overt display of rivalry is nothing more than a gimmick designed to mask their underlying unity.

It is no secret that both ISKP and TTP operate as proxies for hostile intelligence agencies and enemies of Pakistan. Their primary objective is to destabilize the country, sow discord among its people, and undermine Pakistan’s sovereignty. Their actions serve not the interests of Islam or Pakistan but the agendas of those who seek to weaken the nation from within.

The Bajaur attack serves as a grim reminder of the challenges Pakistan continues to face from these terrorist groups

As Pakistan’s fight against terorims continues, it needs to be examined and remembered that despite the terrorist group’s vlaimed differences, they are united in opposition to the Pakistani state.