File photo of Ehsanullah Ehsan. PHOTO: AFP
Nawaz, chief of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N), had called for talks in a bid to end rising militancy.
A few days after the elections, the TTP had said that they do not rule out a ‘ceasefire’ if the new government ‘shows seriousness’ to their dialogue offer.
But, in a recent statement, TTP spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan said that they are waiting for Nawaz to form a government.
“We are waiting for him to form his government and see what type of policies he formulates towards us,” he said.
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"But,in a recent statement, TTP spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan said that they are waiting for Nawaz to form a government. “We are waiting for him to form his government and see what type of policies he formulates towards us,” he said." This definitely proves and shows that if Nawaz Sharif followed the guidelines and footsteps given by US and preferred,secured and supported only and only US' interests in regard of peace talks and negotiations with Taliban then definitely the clashes between PML-N's government and TTP shall continue as has been continued with PPP's government......
@Unbelievable: you are unbelievable, why should one believe in your statements?!
Rex Minor
@F: "They don’t even look Pakistani." .
They are hired-hands, don't have to. Tomorrow, may pack up their equipment and move on to execute the next assignment wherever on earth it may be. They are Mirror Images of Raymond Davies, not necessarily from the flip-side.
NS is a seasoned politician and his strategy will possibly be continue some sort of dialogue with TTP for months on various pretexts and let it fail o some issues which the public too will dislike. Thereafter he can declare/ cry at the top of his voice look we tried our best to bring them in the mainstream of Pakistan even agreed to some of their demands ( to show that we are serious and sincere) But they have now left us with no choice but to resist them sorry. this will immune them foam the wrath ,if any, of the right wing people and votes. Nothing is impossible.
Those responsible of killing 13 police officers and continuing their acts of destruction in spite of offers to sit at a negotiating table show their evil ways. Such mad extremists do not understand the rule of law, civil societies rights, or the value of human life. Its my way or the highway...
I think that's how the conversation went, hey we just killed the people in Quetta, yea let's start that peace talk after we wash the blood off our hands.
@sanevoice: "Musharraf is being dragged in the courts who fought for Pakistan and Talibans are being asked for dialogue who don’t accept the constitution of Pakistan… Hypocrisy at its best…." . As long as Gov Taseer's murderer remains untouched, even the civil society will keep sending bouquets everyday to PTI's presidium.
@ sanevoice
Musharraf didn't fight for the sake of Pakistan, he pushed Pakistan in the so-called "War on Terror" for the sake of America and dollar$.
Pakistan is the laughing stock of the civilised world , it should change its name to mullahstan. We are the only country on the planet that rewards terrorists and provides them with free villas in abbotobad
Its funny that taliban decides the policies of pakistan
@Sanam: Why are you so enamoured with the TTP? For them it doesnt matter how many innocent people they blow up on the streets.They dont have any regard for human life.
They don't even look Pakistani.
@Babloo.....How do you know ??
Question to NS and IK, what do you think of TTP and this person ehsan? Regardless of whether the talk should happen or not, do you think the these beasts deserves to be brought to justice for what they have done so far? Do you even think that this person in picture have commited any crime? (you know he has claimed responsibility of so many deaths)
What will happen if Taliban demand handing over Musharraf to them.
I am not a supporter of Altaf hussain but its funny how they demand him to be labelled as an enemy of the state but still want to continue dialogue with these monsters !
All eat in same plate
@Mirza: "......It is too early for TTP to react to talk offers. In the meantime they would continue the massacre of innocent Pakistanis with impunity. Just look at the faces of these terrorist leaders they are tickled pink while we are picking up our dead bodies." . What me worry? PTT has a negotiation wing for that. They themselves take care of things slightly more exciting.
evn the british government negotiated with the IRA! we hav to sustain peace and development and then hit them hard
what options do you have.accept constitution of Pakistan or be ready for the wrath of 180M pakistanis.do not forget whats your worth when military moves in.SWAT,BUNER,SWA,MOHMAND,DIR,BAJAUR,TIRAH,KURRAM,KHYBER and ORAKZAI agencies are clear answers to your incompetence...........your days are numbered.
it is a reality check to TTP. hope ET does not censor it.
How happy these terrorist leaders are at the killings of our tens of thousands of innocent Pakistanis. Leaders can align themselves with these terrorists and benefit from the association but the family members of those 60 thousand killed by TTP terrorists are not going to forgive and forget. These terrorists must be punished at all costs.
"(TTP) said on Thursday that it was too early to react to the talks offer made by prime minister-elect Nawaz Sharif." It is too early for TTP to react to talk offers. In the meantime they would continue the massacre of innocent Pakistanis with impunity. Just look at the faces of these terrorist leaders they are tickled pink while we are picking up our dead bodies.
Talban should not rush into these so called talk offers. They should know that govts come and go, but they are here to stay. They are the only one who can make Pakistan truly the land of pure, their methods not withstanding.
TTP is playing the role of a pied piper with state is dancing to its tune, would finally land up in the deep seas. .
We are waiting for him to form his government and see what type of policies he formulates towards us,
So what does that mean --- capitulate then well talk? These are the same people that shoot little girls in the head, decapitate your soldiers, blow up your mosques, blow up your schools, kill health care workers for the crime of giving vaccinations, and lets not forget they want to take away your right to vote. Negotiations is one thing but lets not forget who your negotiating with - a cowardly bully who massacres people without remorse.
When there are so many religious parties registered with the Election Commission, Taliban was also suppose to form 'Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan" (TTP) and have contested in the general election held on May 11, 2013, to show its strength to PML(N) in the National and Provincial Assemblies, whether TTP is in bargaining position with PML(N) government or not?
Every one in Pakistan knows that TTP is TO (Terrorists Orginazation) and TTP in the past have taken the responsibilities of most of the suicide bombing and bomb blasts conducted at every nook and corner of Pakistan, in which uncounted people have been killed and injured till now.
Can Chief of the TTP explain to the Pakistani Nation as if their actions to kill the innocent people in the suicide bombing and through bomb blasts are according to the teachings of Islam?
What TTP is expecting from PML(N) government?
Does TTP wants PML(N) government to wage a war against US government?
If that is the case than Chief of TTP should make it loud and clear to PML(N) government now, instead of waiting as what policies PML(N) is going to formulate after forming the government.
TTP wants to impose rule of jungle and the kind of Un-Islamic Islam, which no Muslim living in Pakistan or any where in the world would except.
I would suggest to the Chief of TTP that he should ask his terrorists and militants to lay down their guns and handover themselves to the Pakistani government unconditionally, in order to save their lives, otherwise, on each and every bullet which will come out from Pakistani guns the name "For TTP" is already written there.
Will Nawaz government hold them accountable for thousands of deaths of innocent Pakistani citizens? It appears that the offer for talks is an unstated amnesty for nothing in return. Nawaz government is unfortunately in a no win situation.
Round 1 to TTP
Two totally different stories about TTP from media houses, I am more inclined towards Dawn because tribune is not living up to the standard of journalism.
@PTI Policy:
this is the dumbest policy ever.
Lol.
waiting for NS to take over the government and keep on taking innocent lives in the meantime. that totally against the spirit of negotiations despite being a supporter of NS, i dont think negotiations with these savages can bear fruit
No use of talks unless and until we follow IK's policy i.e. get out of WOT and call our army back from Tribal areas..
Musharraf is being dragged in the courts who fought for Pakistan and Talibans are being asked for dialogue who don't accept the constitution of Pakistan... Hypocrisy at its best....
The central consultative and executive committee of the TTP will consult all the stake holders and then arrive at a decision based on the supreme interest of Islam in Pakistan.
Very mature comment.