Group’s negotiating team says it was trying to push for an extension.

Govt cites no official reason; Prof Ibrahim says he didn’t know about meeting in first place.

Security forces will hit back if militants carry out attacks, says official privy to NSC meeting.

Agree to respect and strengthen all institutions to address challenges.

PPO, Taliban talks, civilian-military ties likely to come up for discussion.

Nisar says civil-military relations better than ever while admitting presence of ‘irritant’.

CDA constructs 12-feet high wall surrounding Chak Shahzad farmhouse.

Taliban infighting, differences between govt, military delay face-to-face meeting.

Subcommittee questions use of ‘bogus firms’ to create merit lists.

Security establishment believes it’s too early to release Taliban prisoners.