Mehsud Khan of Pakistan Taliban defects , citing ideological differences . The decision comes after months of internal friction within the militant group . `` Breaking an insurgent faction from within is a time-tested strategy , '' Yusuf said . Analysts say the split within the Taliban , government has played a role . It remands to be seen how al Qaeda and splinter groups will respond .
Mehsud Khan of Pakistan Taliban defects , citing ideological differences . The decision comes after months of internal friction within the militant group . Analysts say the split within the Taliban , government has played a role . It remands to be seen how al Qaeda and splinter groups will respond .