The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has reportedly protested the actions of an Emirati commander in Afghanistan’s Khost province in a secret letter addressed to Taliban supreme leader Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada.
According to the information available, the letter raises objections over the reported killing of members of the so-called Ghulam Khan formation. The document was allegedly sent directly to Sheikh Hibatullah, referred to by the Taliban as the Commander of the Faithful.
The reported development highlights tensions surrounding the activities of Pakistani Taliban members operating from Afghan territory and their relationship with Taliban authorities.
The letter reportedly focuses on the actions of an Emirati commander in Khost, although further details about the commander’s identity and the specific circumstances surrounding the alleged incident have not been disclosed.
The reported protest comes amid continuing concerns over militant activity and security developments along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Khost is located near Pakistan’s tribal districts and has historically been an important area for militant groups operating in the region.
The contents of the reported secret letter have not been independently verified, and neither the Taliban nor the TTP has publicly provided details regarding the alleged correspondence.
If confirmed, the reported protest could provide further insight into relations between the TTP and Taliban authorities, particularly over the activities of Pakistani militants based in Afghanistan and the role of local Taliban commanders.