In several meetings Gen Raheel Sharif has urged the political leadership to abandon support for extremists

Says TTP is not funded through the sale or smuggling of narcotics

Both sides start dialogue process under UN supervision .

Suggests 10-year sentence for use of force against law enforcers

President Ashraf Ghani says good remain stranded for weeks in Karachi

Sources say four MNAs are lobbying to create large pressure group within party

Says funds to be diverted to local govts; move intended to discourage corruption