Pakistan Walli Monitoring: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) continues to expand its influence and become deadlier - today, announcing the merger of a major militant group led by Ali Dawar in North Waziristan. This group was previously part of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction. Since 2020, over 60 militant groups have merged into the TTP, seriously enhancing its striking capabilities. Meanwhile, the Pakistani military, led by General Asim Munir, remains preoccupied with domestic politics, allowing the TTP to grow unchecked. Pakistan, its people, and its foot soldiers are bearing the brunt of the current military leadership's incompetence and high-treason.