U.S. designates Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief as Global Terrorist

On the eve of the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. Department of State has designated Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Noor Wali Mehsud as a ‘Specially Designated Global Terrorist’. Impact of Designation The designation is part of the US strategy to block the necessary resources for terrorists to plan and carry out attacks. Once designated all of ..

Topics: Al-Qaeda • Anti-Shi'ism • Executive Order 13224 • Hakimullah Mehsud • International sanctions • Islam • Paramilitary organizations • Pashtun people • Specially Designated Global Terrorist • Taliban • Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan • Terrorism