Taliban talks producing positive results: Yousaf Shah
He said that the Taliban believe that the direct talk process has exposed the enemies of peace.
PESHAWAR (Web Desk) -- Taliban committee coordinator Maulana Yousaf Shah said on Thursday that he is hopeful of Taliban talks and the results they yield in.
He said that the Taliban believe that the direct talk process has exposed the enemies of peace.
Shah said that Maulana Samiul Haq had advised Taliban to become part of national mainstream politics during a meeting on Wednesday.
Earlier, Taliban had expressed satisfaction over government committee’s explanation, that no women are being held in government’s custody, in a meeting with Taliban Shura, Dunya News reported.
According to sources, in a meeting with Taliban which took place a day earlier, government committee explained that if family members of Fazlullah can be released, government has no reason to hold other women and children.
Government committee also offered further investigation if Taliban provide any evidential information. Reportedly, Taliban expressed satisfaction over government’s position.
Sources reveal that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was also mentioned repeatedly during the meeting. At one point, an unnamed member of government committee reiterated that Nawaz Sharif wants political solution to the conflict; to which Taliban leader Maulvi Bashir responded by saying “you people are obsessed with Nawaz Sharif.”
Government committee also met Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar and debriefed him about the developments on Taliban meeting. Next meeting is expected to take place in next two to three days.
