Photo: The Pakistani Taliban have declared a ceasefire with the government of Pakistan in support of peace talks. PHOTO: ExpressPakistani Taliban Declare Nationwide Cease-Fire In Support Of Peace Talks With Government -- Washington Post/AP
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The Pakistani Taliban has declared a cease-fire to encourage nascent peace talks with the government, a senior commanders said, a move that appears to show the deadly group’s willingness to strike a deal with state.
The commander said the cease-fire has been in effect for the past month and was valid throughout the country.
“We are not attacking the Pakistan army and government installations because of the peace process,” he said late Monday. The commander is close to Hakimullah Mehsud, the leader of the Taliban. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not the official spokesman of the insurgent network.
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My Comment: Ceasefire .... maybe .... but the civil war still continues.
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