peace talks

In visit to Peshawar, Army chief says resurgent terrorism is ‘futile effort’ to revive peace talks

Grand tribal Jirga calls for multi-party summit comprising all stakeholders to evolve consensus on tackling terrorism

The non-state militants must be eliminated if Pakistan’s sovereignty is to be protected

Visiting foreign minister says all issues should be resolved through dialogue and denies that Afghan soil is being used to stage attacks in Pakistan

There is little chance of ‘peace’ with the militants so long as they refuse to adhere to Pakistan’s Constitution

Premier says U.A.E. can play a role in facilitating talks between neighboring states on Kashmir issue

PTI chief claims his government had wanted to facilitate relocation from Afghanistan to Pakistan of 5,000-odd militants and their families

PPP chief says his party opposes both early and delayed elections, stressing they should occur per schedule

The TTP’s resurgence across Pakistan carries traces of Delhi’s funding and Kabul’s sheltering of the militants

Defense minister claims Islamabad in ‘constant touch’ with Kabul to resolve border violations

Murtaza Razvi’s book on the former military dictator offers praise and censure in equal measure, from the perspective of the people who knew him

Pakistani Taliban announce end of ceasefire, claiming this is ‘retaliation’ for military operations targeting its militants

Adviser to the C.M. alleges federal institutions are not aiding provincial government’s efforts to maintain peace and rule of law

Demonstrators demand end to extremism, call on government to ensure militancy is not allowed to regain foothold in the region

History is prologue and previous attempts to negotiate with the TTP do not inspire much optimism

In statement, information minister says Afghan Taliban have facilitated the talks between the government and extremists

National security adviser, information minister issue separate statements stressing Islamabad’s commitment to facilitating peace in neighboring state

Army chief Gen. Bajwa appreciates military’s operational readiness in view of ongoing security threats

Pakistan’s prime minister reiterates call for all stakeholders to take measures to reduce violence in war-torn neighbor

Pakistan’s foreign minister says peace in Afghanistan essential for stability in South Asia