#TTP's desires for appearing as a mainstream entity are clearly visible.

A shift from the typical orthodox specific Clan or Ethnicity centric press releases to a general approach towards all Ethnicities centric press releases has been witnessed.
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https://twitter.com/SATimes_TV/status/1551225223470514176

In his previous press release over ethnic clash between Pashtoon and Sindhi, they blamed State ideology and called for supporting #TTP unitedly against the divide and rule policy of State.
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Sub-inspector Andaz Gul has been killed by firing of unidentified armed men in Nowshera, KP

New militant group named, Ittehad Musallah Islami Mujahideen (IMAM) claimed credit for the attack. The name of their spokesperson "Abu baseer Waziristani" seems fimilar to the name of Ansarul Mujahideen's spokesperson.

A little known militant group, once linked to the umbrella of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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MERGER OF MILITANT FACTIONS IN #TTP

• October 06, 2021 — Maulana Sher Alam, Commander Asad and Dr. Hameed of Shehriyar Mehsud's faction professed dedication to Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud.

• August 07, 2021 — Ustad Aslam's faction consented allegiance to Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud
1/3 • January 09, 2022 — A faction of militants from Bannu, commanded by Comd Zarar, professed adherence to Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud
• March 07, 2022 — Hafiz Ehsanullah, with his compatriots, professed adherence to TTP. He is the grandson of H.Mirzali Khan Wazir aka Faqir of Ipi
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