PM approves joint intelligence directorate and rapid response force.

List of 300 ‘non-combatants’ handed over to Nisar.

Says Taliban want release of women, children and elderly; govt denies holding any non-combatants in custody.

Government confirms the formation of the new committee, but does not provide any details about its composition.

Members likely to be unveiled in a day or two; civil and military leaders finalise dialogue strategy.

Says ‘all inclusive’ deal may be unlikely, given disparate nature of groups under TTP umbrella.

Officials say military will assist, but wants civilian authorities to take lead.

Nisar says govt panel will be reconstituted next week; Corp Commanders to consider army role in talks today.

Committee shares new proposals with PM.

In a high-level meeting, the civil-military leadership agrees to continue the peace negotiations with militants.