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United front needed to combat violence
Two-member delegation meets peace council head to lay ground for negotiations with Afghan govt
Pressure mounts but Taliban refuse to drop preconditions
Announcement comes days after Taliban refused to take part in the Afghan reconciliation process
Inquiry committee says premature to say ransom was paid to secure the release of Shahbaz
Some reports suggested the Taliban recovered Shahbaz in Zabul province where he was held hostage by Uzbek insurgents
Afghan leaders view Pakistan’s proposals as attempt to legitimise Durand Line
Unidentified men opened fire at Colonel Tariq Ghafoor's vehicle as he was on his way home; TTP claims responsibility
Scholarship programme was postponed last year as Pakistani embassy could not hold entry test due to security concerns