Big boost to Pakistan’s stance on the Taliban as a security threat. In a significant development, the U.S. and western allies have backed Islamabad on the TTP terror threats. The Western Bloc has recognised TTP as a ‘major threat’ not just to Pakistan but also to their own security. This is the first time that the powerful Western grouping specifically refers to TTP. The grouping also endorsed Islamabad’s view that terrorists were operating from Afghanistan. Pakistan has been in the grip of a deadly wave of TTP violence since last year. Watch this video to know more.