The Pakistan Government on Tuesday decided to continue targeted operations against militants alongside efforts to restart a dialogue with the Taliban as part of steps to establish the State’s writ at all costs, according to media reports.
A meeting of the federal Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sought an unconditional ceasefire by the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. The meeting also approved the National Security Policy, Pakistan’s attempt at creating a comprehensive policy to tackle terrorism and internal security challenges.
Media reports said the Cabinet decided that targeted operations against militants and efforts to hold peace talks will continue simultaneously, though an official statement released after the meeting made no mention of this.