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Permanent truce, exchange of prisoners’ lists and Taliban links with splinter groups likely to figure in the meeting.

The demands of the Taliban may be hard to implement, but sincerity from both sides can help resolve issues.

Nisar took the opportunity to appreciate the efforts made by the talks committee.

Says TTP committee optimistic about peace talks as negotiations were taking place for first time at national level.

Taliban want their nominated negotiation team to remain part of the dialogue process.

TTP intermediaries in N Waziristan for two-day meeting; Ulema Council pleads for release of prisoners by both sides.

Premier says demands made by TTP are under consideration, nothing against the constitution will be accepted.

The purpose of the meeting was to decide timing and venue for face-to-face talks between new govt negotiators and TTP.

TTP alleges that some elements in the government’s ranks were trying to derail the peace process.

Says a war cannot be ended through war nor peace is possible though bloodshed.

Says govt should convince Taliban to allow the vaccination of children.

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

Peace dialogue initiative has separated Taliban factions willing to negotiate from those unwilling: Imran Khan

TTP spokesperson alleges detainees in Karachi and in Ghalani in Mohmand agency were subjected to 'torture.'

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

Though the army will have no direct role, a high-ranking officer will indirectly help government negotiators.

Imran is also calling for prompt action against Taliban groups who are unwilling to hold dialogue with authorities.

Gulzar Khan is an MNA from Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Wattoo says demand to involve army in negotiations was fabricated to imply that democratic government was ineffective.

Cautions govt against making decisions and advises consensual politics.

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

Several analysts suspect the factions are simply the TTP operating under another guise.

Says govt should carefully measure, then consider Taliban’s demands.

Munawar Hassan urges Taliban to assist govt in identifying terrorist groups.

JUI-S chief says the government should hold direct talks with militants.

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.

Shah suggests that govt could include some retired military personal in committee.

New committee would have representatives from federal government and the provincial Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government.

Taliban intermediaries seek meeting with prime minister.

Govt negotiating team member confirms invitation, says trip would materialise if ‘progress’ made in talks.

There has been no firing going on in the country because of the efforts made by the two committees: Irfan Siddiqi

Wattoo said the TTP’s ceasefire was a result of army’s preemptive strikes on terrorists’ hideouts.

Committee shares new proposals with PM.

Dialogue committee says events such as Islamabad attack, only harm the peace process after casefire is announced.

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

JUI-S chief will convey special message to Taliban Shura, says Maulana Yousaf.

Says he will fight against those who want to impose their doctrine with the barrel of a gun.

TTP directs to all its affiliated militant groups to suspend their activities for a month.

Samiul Haq says govt, Taliban committees likely to meet within the next 48 hours.

Irfan Siddiqui says they will wait for a formal communication from the TTP and review it objectively.

All groups affiliated with the TTP will also halt activities for a month’s time.

The declaration would come directly from the FATA due to the absence of Maulana Samiul Haq.

K-P Minister for Information says peace talks process should continue, adding use of power has never solved problems.

Says the idea of Waziristan operation frightens him.

Coordinator of Taliban committee Maulana Yousaf Shah says positive response is expected.

Govt team repeats stance that stalled dialogue would be resumed only after TTP declares unconditional ceasefire.

Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar on Monday invited the TTP for a round of the ‘gentlemen’s game’.

Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan says outcome of the match will be positive.

Says premier should meet members of both negotiating committees.