The TTP shares “close and symbiotic” ties with the Afghan Taliban and is seeking a merger with the regional affiliates to expand its terror operations.
The Al-Qaida core in Afghanistan remains stable at 30-60 members, while the number of Al-Qaeda fighters in that country is estimated to be 400, reaching 2,000 with family members and supporters included, according to the report prepared by the UN Security Council 1267 Sanctions & Associated Committee that deals with the ISIS and Al Qaeda.
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