Mahsud

In 2008, Hamid Gul was in contact with the militant group Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its leadership, including Baitullah Mahsud, and provided the TTP leadership and operatives with guidance on the conduct of militant operations in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region.

08 « December « 2008 « Niqnaq 2008

There are rumours that the Pakistani Taliban are growing in power under a Pashtun tribal alliance with the Afghans, and that the newest public enemy number one in the country is Baitullah Mahsud.

2008 February 13 « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

There are rumours that the Pakistani Taliban are growing in power under a Pashtun tribal alliance with the Afghans, and that the newest public enemy number one in the country is Baitullah Mahsud.

Now There’s A Unilateral Invasion I Could Live With « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

In 2008, Hamid Gul was in contact with the militant group Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its leadership, including Baitullah Mahsud, and provided the TTP leadership and operatives with guidance on the conduct of militant operations in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region.

letter incriminates gul 2008

On 17th forces started advancing towards TTP strong hold in Mahsud area from three sides.

Striking Taliban's Center of Gravity 2009

Hakeem ullah Mahsud himself has a strong base in Aurak Zai.

Striking Taliban's Center of Gravity 2009

On other hand the disinformation about dispute in TTP leadership and killing of Hakeem ullah Mahsud helped the demoralization of TTP in other agencies and areas and it helped friends to enter TTP strongholds and friends in the territory to hide their identities as the impression in TTP SWA circles became that Government knew nothing what was happening in SWA.

Striking Taliban's Center of Gravity 2009

One center of rebellion was the village of Makin, inhabited by that same Mahsud tribe, which apparently wanted its own irrigation system and freedom from British interference.

Juan Cole: Armageddon at the Top of the World: Not! 2009

He announced that 42 member Shura of TTP representing different tribal agencies and FR areas has elected Hakeem ullah Mahsud as new Amir.

BBC , Disinformation and TTP New Leader 2009

On side lines tight blockade was enforced around TTP Mahsud Areas and around SWA and NWA.

Striking Taliban's Center of Gravity 2009