Pakistani Taliban has resumed peace talks with the government and called for withdrawal of troops from Swat valley in Northwest Pakistan, the News Network International (NNI) news agency reported on Monday.
A fresh round of talks between the Pakistani Taliban and a government negotiating team was held, said the report. The NNI quoted Pakistani Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan as saying that the talks were constructive.
"We are satisfied with the results of the talks," Muslim Khan said. He also called for withdrawal of troops from the roadside check posts.
"We want Shariat be implemented as soon as possible. The people will live in peace after Shariat is implemented," he said, "troops withdrawal is also a must."
This was the first round after the suspension of talks by Taliban in June.
Chief of Pakistan Taliban Movement Baitullah Mehsud suspended talks with the government in response to an operation launched by security forces against pro-Taliban militants in the tribal area in late June.
However, he later allowed Taliban in Swat to resume dialogue with the government, according to NNI.
Both sides agreed in the six-hour talks to form a joint committee to ensure enforcing of Shariat system in three months.
Source: Xinhua
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