TTP militant presence increases along Karakoram Highway amid CPEC infrastructure negotiations

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants have expanded their footprint along the Karakoram Highway, a vital artery for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). This escalation coincides with ongoing bilateral negotiations for $1.8 billion in financing to realign the Thakot-Raikot section, raising security risks for Chinese-funded infrastructure projects.