All parties on same page over Taliban talks, says Nisar

Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan has said all political parties were on the same page regarding talks with the Taliban.

Talking to reporters in Islamabad on Friday after holding talks with Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e Islam-Fazl Maulana Fazlur Rehman‚ he said all elected political parties had been invited to attend the all-parties conference on Monday.

He said a positive outcome was expected from the conference.

Nisar said all political parties were on the same page for holding talks with the Taliban and all allies would be taken on board regarding national policies.

He said the situation of uncertainty would be ended so that confidence was restored in democracy and politics.

Nisar said it was the essence of democracy that all allies and opposition parties were being taken on board regarding matters of national interests

Speaking on the occasion‚ Fazl said his party stood by the government for peace and stability in the country. He said it was imperative for peace and stability in country that dialogue was held with the Taliban and he was ready to play his role in this regard. He said use of power was no solution to any problem.

Fazl added that he fully supported the APC and would participate in the moot.

The JUI-F chief said all political parties should be taken on board on national issues.

Earlier during the meeting‚ the interior minister formally invited the chief of JUI-F to attend the all-parties conference.