New Delhi, Nov 7 (NationPress) The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has issued a bold and unmistakable threat to the Pakistani government and its military forces, proclaiming a significant presence in the Punjab region and pledging to create an "Islamic system across the nation."

In a video shared with IANS, armed members of the TTP announced their plans to march from Punjab to Islamabad, vowing to deliver a shock to the government and its "American facilitators."

One militant labeled the Pakistan Army and the establishment as a "cruel force," arguing that they are incapable of confronting the "mujahideen" and predicting their inevitable collapse.

This statement sharply counters the narrative from the Pakistani military regime, which claims that the TTP operates mainly from Afghanistan. The TTP's claim that "we are present in the Punjab region of Pakistan" directly challenges the assertions made by Pakistan’s Intelligence agencies.

This alarming development emerges amid rising tensions, with some critics alleging that Army Chief General Asim Munir is exploiting the TTP's name to justify the suppression of Pashtuns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a situation they argue is straining relations between Pakistani and Afghan communities—an allegation purportedly instigated by the United States.

The public threat from the TTP marks a significant escalation and a direct challenge to Pakistan's central authority, heightening concerns regarding internal security.

This news coincides with ongoing peace talks in Istanbul between Afghan and Pakistani delegations, aimed at sustaining the fragile ceasefire and achieving a lasting border security agreement.

While the Pakistani establishment engages with Taliban leadership in Istanbul, reports indicate that Pakistani forces have opened fire on Spin Boldak.

“While the third round of negotiations with the Pakistani side has begun in Istanbul, unfortunately, this afternoon Pakistani forces once again opened fire on Spin Boldak, causing concern among the local population,” stated Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, on X this Thursday.