Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif-led Government is at the “conclusive stage” of revival of proposed talks with the Pakistan Taliban, a senior Minister said.
“Yes, we’re (almost) at the conclusive stage to resume talks with the TTP,” Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid was quoted as saying by the Express Tribune on Monday. “The Government has always had a firm belief in reopening peace talks (with the Taliban),” he said.
His remarks came a week after Prime Minister Sharif said that his government is still committed to the revival of proposed talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Rashid said the Government would remove any hurdles existing before talks with the Taliban and would press ahead with the initiative without causing any loss to the State.