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Shah's statement comes after Prof Ibrahim's announcement that govt committee will meet TTP in 2-3 days.

Senator Talha Mehmood says a targeted operation against irreconcilable militants was necessary.

Criticising Bilawal for breaking from his party’s initial stance is more disingenuous than his changed line itself.

The released prisoners will be from the list provided by TTP to the government

Spokesman says all TTP members have been directed to suspend operations against govt and security forces.

Mujahideen have been ordered to cease all activities against government for this period: Shahidullah Shahid

JI’s ‘aman conference’ highlights need to shun option of military operation.

Will ask senators to join boycott of Parliament proceedings.

Govt communication in disarray as PM house denies, interior ministry discloses release of TTP ‘non-combatants’.

Ministry of Interior confirms that 19 'non-combatants' were released over seven days.

Haq says if federal government cannot arrange this, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government could facilitate the talks.

16 Taliban members released as goodwill gesture in South Waziristan.

TTP intermediary says govt had sought time to look into certain demands but has not responded as of yet.

A narrative based on self-denial can never be a prescription for dealing with the Taliban or other militant groups.

Negotiator says those held without evidence should be released.

Maulana Samiul Haq says that next meeting will be held once a venue and time for it is decided.

On Mar 28, unidentified gunmen opened fire on Express News anchor's car in Lahore, injuring him, killing his driver.

Highlights three security threats in province - militancy, kidnapping and extortion.

Opposition questions $1.5b aid, stages token walkout.

Says peace negotiations are successful as it is now clear which groups want peace and which do not.

Maulana Sami says trust deficit bridged; TTP denies reports on ceasefire extension.

Successful dialogue with TTP can bring lasting peace to country, says premier.

Peace negotiations began as both parties reached North Waziristan to meet the TTP Shura.

Intends to provide platform to foil any designs on sabotaging dialogue.

Meeting likely in next couple of days, says Prof. Ibrahim.

He said that the parties demanding a military operation did not opt for a military operation when they were in power.

Memon says terrorists - who have spread chaos in the country - should be eliminated.

Professor Ibrahim says intermediaries making efforts to convert ceasefire into permanent peace agreement.

Reconfigured committee finalises agenda in a meeting with interior minister and ISI chief.

The government talks committee will travel to a secret location at some point on Tuesday.

Mohmand says meeting delayed due to bad weather; Prof Ibrahim says date for meeting to be decided today

Security official says TTP is keen to hold talks in Mir Ali as area is stronghold, even in presence of security forces

Mohmand says meaningful talks not possible if truce not extended; Prof Ibrahim says ISI might join peace talks.

Venue for meeting has been a sticking point in the dialogue process

Interior minister says TTP is likely to extend ceasefire; warns of action against saboteurs.

PM tells CPJ team that the govt was establishing a commission to propose measures to protect journalists in the field.

Says operation in Karachi will continue.

Yousaf Shah says TTP is still awaiting reply from govt over ‘non-combatant’ lists.

UK’s envoy to Kabul confident future Afghan president will sign BSA.

Taliban insist on Shaktu area of South Waziristan, govt wants FR Bannu.

Government has also called for the release of all those abducted by the Taliban.

PM approves joint intelligence directorate and rapid response force.

Can the two sides work out a permanent peace deal without the government compromising on sovereignty?

TTP spokesperson says Khawaja Asif does not know the exact number of the secret detention centres and their locations.

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

He also said that the whereabouts of Taliban leader Maulana Fazulullah were not known.

Earlier today, member of govt committee Rustam Shah Mohmand said list was not provided as of yet.

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

CII's proposals go against the basic legal principle of marriage.

Professor Ibrahim added that the Taliban are investigating Ahrarul Hind.