Pakistan, July 5 -- Jamaatul Ahrar (JuA), widely regarded as one of the most influential and lethal factions within the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) - second only to the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group - has reportedly announced its third split from the organisation.

The group has maintained a significant presence across Pakistan's Malakand Division, Mohmand, Bajaur, Peshawar, and surrounding districts, while also developing networks in major urban centres such as Karachi and Lahore.

The reported separation has prompted questions over whether it reflects a routine organisational reshuffle or bigger strategic and ideological differences within the TTP.

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar first emerged in 2014 after formally breaking away from the TTP. The facti...