Sources said that talks were being held in a cordial atmosphere and that negotiations would now be continued on a daily basis.
The government’s negotiators include Irfan Siddiqui, special assistant to the prime minister and coordinator of the committee, Rustam Shah Mohmand, a former Pakistan ambassador to Afghanistan, Peshawar-based journalist Rahimullah Yousufzai and retired Major Amir Khan.
Negotiators from the TTP’s side include Maulana Samiul Haq, Maulana Abdul Aziz and Professor Mohammad Ibrahim.
Speaking to media today, chief cleric of the Red Mosque and member of the three-member committee of TTP negotiators Maulana Abdul Aziz said the two committees were scheduled to meet at a secret location after 2 pm.
He added that the two groups of negotiators would discuss preliminary parameters for peace talks.
