Taliban make space in Karachi: report

KARACHI: Intelligence departments in a special meeting of federal cabinet revealed that proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) al-Qaeda and Jundullah were involved in crimes including kidnapping for ransom in Karachi, Geo News reported.

In a special meeting on Karachi law and order situation chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, intelligence departments disclosed that the TPP has established itself in Karachi.

According to Intelligence officials, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and criminals of Lyari had joined hands together, while TTP along with al-Qaeda were involved in kidnapping for ransom.