Noor Wali Mehsud: The Strategic Mind Behind TTP's Resurgence in Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict

Oct 16, 2025 09:12 pm CST

The recent escalation between Pakistan and Afghanistan centers around Noor Wali Mehsud, the TTP leader who has transformed the militant group since 2018. Despite Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul targeting him, Mehsud has likely survived and continues to lead the organization that has shifted its strategy to focus on military targets rather than civilians. Under his leadership, the TTP has evolved into a movement claiming to fight for Pashtun rights while seeking to establish a Taliban-like government system in Pakistan's border regions.