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Despite Taliban denials, evidence suggests support, including weapons training and shelter, especially in border provinces like Kunar and Nangarhar. Pakistan accuses the Taliban of deep ties to the TTP, undermining regional stability and complicating diplomatic efforts. The TTP’s aim is to ignite unrest in Pakistan's Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other regions to forge a greater Pashtun-ethnic entity encompassing parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.