Taliban have agreed to ceasefire:

According to online newspaper Government committee member Rustam Shah Mohmand said Wednesday that some Taliban opponents want to sabotage the peace process. Speaking to the media after addressing a seminar over the 2014 NATO troop withdrawal from Afghanistan and Pakistan’s role, Rustam Shah said the Taliban had condemned and disassociated themselves from the recent terror attacks in the country. 

Rustam Shah added that this was a difficult journey but the dialogue process should move forward. He added that talks will not be held outside the framework of the constitution, no area will be given to a group nor will anyone’s agenda be followed. According to Rustam Shah the implementation of Sharia law was not part of the dialogue and the Taliban had agreed to a ceasefire. Rustam Shah further said that dialogue will only be held with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and no other group.

 Meanwhile head of Taliban committee for peace talks, Molana Samiul Haq has called a meeting of the Ulema and scholars from different the schools of thought on February 15 for holding consultation regarding the ongoing negotiations process between the Government and Taliban. Meanwhile, the member of Government's team, Rustum Shah Mohmand has told that Taliban have agreed upon ceasefire.

 According to details, Molana Samiul Haq has been active for gaining the confidence of all the stake-holders pertaining to the talks with Taliban. Sami in this regard has called a meeting of Ulema and religious scholars from different schools of thought. Sources told that the meeting will be held in Lahore on February 15, whilst Molana has already kicked-off coordination with different religious leaders in this regard- Agencies