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Taliban likely to take centre-stage as lawmakers meet for ninth session.

Says advisory committee will discuss law and order.

TTP intermediary says military operation will stoke violence.

Rejecting TTP allegations, ISPR spokesperson says it was baseless propaganda by the TTP.

“Our doors are open for talks … [but] the government needs to stop killing our comrades,” says TTP spokesperson.

Taliban still wish to engage in peace dialogue to solve country's problems: Shahidullah Shahid.

PM, military believe proceeding with talks would be ‘injustice’ to terror victims.

JUI-S representative says if there is consensus between govt committee and Haq then ceasefire can be announced.

TTP spokesperson claims govt killed 60 Taliban since the start of peace initiative.

TTP spokesperson Shahidullah says there should be no hurdles in implementing any decision made regarding ceasefire.

Negotiators tell PM dialogue can’t advance in current circumstances.

Shahidullah Shahid says killings of 23 FC men will be discussed in a meeting of the TTP shura.

Professor Mohammad Ibrahim says ceasefire would have been agreed upon yesterday if the 23 FC men were not killed.

Meeting between govt negotiators, TTP intermediaries postponed; PM condemns ‘heinous execution’ of FC troops.

Prof Ibrahim says committees should have sat together and discussed the killings of FC men.

Govt negotiator says TTP will respond to letter latest by Monday morning.

Coordinator of the TTP peace talks committee says hopefully a ceasefire will be agreed upon soon.

Govt chief negotiator says Nawaz Sharif has asked for briefing on developments in dialogue process.

Ulema convention appeals to govt, TTP to call a ceasefire.

Nawaz also said that terror related activities should stop during the talks.

The dialogue has ignited hopes for some refugees desperate for good news after years of hardship.

Pakistan, Afghanistan and Turkey emphasise regional stability, harmony.

Negotiators ask TTP to cease activities that could undermine peace efforts.

The government will take other political parties in confidence before developing future peace dialogue strategy.

We are optimistic that some progress will be made in the coming days: Maulana Yousuf Shah.

Sanaullah condemns TTP attack on Karachi policemen, expresses sorrow over the loss of precious lives.

Interior minuster announced that the federal government will provide bomb-proof vehicles to the Sindh Police.

Govt panel also writes letter to TTP, clarifying certain points.

Political parties seem to be on same page vis-à-vis negotiations with Taliban.

TTP says they are waiting for Nawaz Sharif to form a government and see what policies he formulates.

Ehsanullah Ehsan welcomes Nawaz’s statement about peace talks.

TTP spokesperson lashes out at the ANP for holding the APC on Valentine's Day.

TTP spokesperson lashed out at Interior Minister for adopting a ‘non-serious approach’ towards the dialogue offer.

Talks offer should not be taken as a weakness, says a statement by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan Punjab chapter.

PML-N chief says current setup is unreliable, no one would agree to act as guarantor.

JUI-F chief says willingness to negotiate is a positive sign.

Interior minister says Qadri's statements are always against the law.

TTP spokesperson says his group needs assurances from PML-N, JUI-F and JI.