Afghan Taliban called on the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan to focus on reaching peace with the Pakistani government.
According to foreign media report, the proscribed organisation was not part of their movement and called on the group to focus on reaching peace with the Pakistani government.
Video footage circulated on social media has shown TTP chief Noor Wali Mehsud claiming the group was a branch of the Taliban Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, however, Afghan Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denied the claims.