Extension in ceasefire necessary for talks success: Ibrahim
- April 17, 2014, 2:00 pm
- National News
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PESHAWAR, Apr 17 (Online): Taliban interlocutor Professor Ibrahim has said that Taliban are open to talks with the government despite refusing to extend the ceasefire.
The Pakistani Taliban on Wednesday formally ended a 40-day ceasefire.
Professor Ibrahim has said that the reservations of the Taliban will be presented to the government authorities.
He further said that for the success of the dialogue extension in the ceasefire is necessary. He said efforts are being made to contact with Taliban and convince them for ceasefire but the process is facing hurdles.
The JI leader said a number of complaints from the Taliban's end had come forward via the media, adding that the TTP's concerns should be addressed.
He said contact should continue between the two sides, adding that that could soon lead to a resolution.
He said a meeting of the Taliban negotiating team can be called to discuss the situation.
