Taliban begin consultations over govt’s talks offer

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In response of unanimous decision regarding settling the issue of militancy and terrorism through peaceful and political means, militants from various groups and factions have formally initiated consultations and are likely to come up with final decision in the coming few days.

The first ever consultation gathering of militants was held in a secret place in North Waziristan on Tuesday, Pakistan Today came to know from certain tribal sources. The tribal sources informed that representatives and observers from at least 78 groups, factions and sub-organisations had directly or indirectly attended the meeting and become part of the consultation. “The participants have welcomed the APC declaration, stressing on a negotiated solution to the issue of militancy,” the tribal sources remarked.

Though no one from banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, an umbrella of several militant groups, could not be contacted for confirmation, tribal sources informed said the participants had held detailed discussion on a 10-point demand agenda to be put forward to the government before entering into the negotiation process.

The demands will include withdrawal of armed forces from Federally Administrative Tribal Areas (FATA) and its substitution by paramilitary Frontier Corps, release of arrested militants and compensation for legal and lawful heirs of those killed in US drone attacks or military actions.

It was further learnt that participants had decided to constitute a 10-member committee for holding dialogue with the government.

The committee would comprise at least six commanders and two clerics. “So far, the consultation is in progress and efforts are underway for contacting others in this respect,” the sources said, adding that TTP chief Hakimullah Mehsud was also included in the consultation.

8 COMMENTS

  1. There are some who are annoyed and dissapointed by initiative taken by the government to make peace with Talibaan. They would like to see more blood by having talk talk fight fight. It's very difficult to understand their views. It's seems that they love a bleeding Pakistan not peaceful one. My hunble request Give peace a chance and humble request to "Faisla Awaam Kaa"' Amchor that please do not force as "Faisla Awaam Kaa". The people have given their view by giving their mandate PML(N), PTI and their alliance in Khyber Pakhtun provine and support their efforts for peaceful Pakistan. I hople they vill be successful.

  2. Dear Taliban..please talk with us…we will forget about the 40 thousand people you have killed in our country…please talk with us…we will not expect you to lay down your arms…please talk with us…we will not expect you to follow the laws of our country…please talk with us…we love you and will do whatever you say…please talk with us…pathetic really…

  3. Compensation for legal and lawful heirs of killed by U S drones attacks and military action.what ????? what about thousands killed by you the terrorists???? This is going to be one lopsided deal.They'll talk and the Pakistani leaders will sit there and take notes.I'm all for the peace talk and stopping the bloodshed but they will have to pay for what they have done in Pakistan and around the world.Looks like they'll just walk right out and the world is suppose to act like nothing ever happened??? Give me a break.Letting all these terrorists go free is good for the peace process??? So basically the Taliban have the Pakistani government by their b alls.Good work

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