ISLAMABAD: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), known as the Pakistani Taliban, which has been causing headaches for the Pakistan government and army for a long time, has announced a shadow government. The outfit has also been divided into different ministries- defence, information, political affairs, finance, education and intelligence. Apart from this, they have also formed their own court system. TTP is also hinting that they will become a nation soon.

Mufti Muzahim is in charge of the Ministry of Defense in TTP's government. He was declared a terrorist by the USA. The TTP is also targeting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan as part of its future country. Both these places are crucial in Pak-China relations. If the TTP starts interfering here, it will affect many construction projects being done by Pakistan with Chinese help. Currently, separatists in these areas routinely attack Chinese officials on duty.

The TTP also aims to seek the support of religious clerics in Pakistan. In a recent video, the terrorist leadership had requested the Ulama of Pakistan to refrain from branding TTP as terrorists. The TTP believes that if it gets the support of religious leaders, it will be easier to take root in Pakistan. The TTP also aims to terrorize the Pakistani government through suicide attacks and has recently shown a group of suicide bombers in a video.