Peace Jirga leaves for talks with Maulana Sufi at Deolai

SWAT: Defunct outfit Tahrik-e-Nifaz Shariat Muhammadi (TNSM) and Swat Peace Jirga are holding talks today, as a delegation of national peace Jirga has left for Deolai.

Sources said that the defunct outfit TNSM and Swat Peace Jirga are holding talks today at Deolai area of Tehsil Kabal here, which would mainly focus on future strategy for the restoration of permanent peace in the district.

Later on, TNSM caravan will reach Landakai from Deolai en-route Shahderai and Shamozai and finally to the Mingora town.

TNSM spokesman, Amir Izzat Khan said that the peace march aims at wiping out the fears and panic from among the affected people. The peace caravan will stay put in Swat until peace restored in the entire district.

Swat education department said that government boys’ schools all across the district have been declared open, while the private schools in the area were already open.

source : jang.com.pk

Talks between TNSM, TT underway

SWAT: The third round of talks between the defunct Tahrik-e-Nifaz Shariat Muhammadi (TNSM) and Tahrik Taliban has started at Matta area here.

Sources said that the third round of talks between the defunct TNSM and TT was underway at an unknown place in Matta area here. The direct meeting between Maulana Sufi Muhammad and Maulana Fazlullah is expected sometime after Friday prayers today.

It may be recalled that following the announcement of Sharia Nizam-e-Adl Regulation enforcement on peace in Swat, Maulana Sufi Muhammad accompanied by his thousands of supporters has remained pitched in Swat.

Sources said that TNSM 12 members negotiating committee and members of the Swat TT committee were engaged in the talks. Sources further said that the last night first round talks had ended on agreement to continue talks.

source : jang.com.pk