Ladha, Miranshah, Makeen recommended as possible meeting sites, says Prof Ibrahim
Government negotiator Rustam Shah says govt committee is ready to hold talks anywhere.
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) intermediary Professor Mohammad Ibrahim. PHOTO: PPI
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) intermediary Professor Muhammad Ibrahim said that Ladha, Miranshah and Makeen have been recommended as possible venues for face-to-face talks between new government negotiators and TTP political shura, Express News reported on Tuesday.
Prof Ibrahim stated that the final decision will be made soon.
Government negotiator Rustam Shah Mohmand remarked that the government peace talks committee was ready to hold talks anywhere.
According to sources, first amongst the agenda of the direct meeting will be an extension in the ceasefire deadline by the TTP, given that it has taken the government some time to form a new committee. Both sides are also expected to exchange lists of non-combatant prisoners and hostages kept for ransom. Thirdly, the government will seek clarity on the stance and relationship of the TTP with some splinter groups that have continued to launch attacks during the ceasefire.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan had said that formal talks with the TTP would begin the moment the timing and venue for the dialogue was decided.
Prof Ibrahim stated that the final decision will be made soon.
Government negotiator Rustam Shah Mohmand remarked that the government peace talks committee was ready to hold talks anywhere.
According to sources, first amongst the agenda of the direct meeting will be an extension in the ceasefire deadline by the TTP, given that it has taken the government some time to form a new committee. Both sides are also expected to exchange lists of non-combatant prisoners and hostages kept for ransom. Thirdly, the government will seek clarity on the stance and relationship of the TTP with some splinter groups that have continued to launch attacks during the ceasefire.
Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan had said that formal talks with the TTP would begin the moment the timing and venue for the dialogue was decided.