KABUL/PESHAWAR:
With the Pakistani authorities and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) back at the negotiating table and declaring an indefinite ceasefire, both sides appear to be moving closer to resolving the decades-old conflict. in peace talks mediated by the Afghan authorities.
Both sides entered into second and “penultimate” round of negotiations brokered by Haqqani network Chief Sirajuddin Haqqani, who pushes both sides to respect the truce – the main glue of negotiation – in despite of differences, sources in The jirga showed.
A fifty-member tribal jirga will fly to Kabul, which will include leaders of the united regions and religious scholars from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. for two-day visit today, the sources said.
They said the TTP would formally announce an indefinite ceasefire after the meeting, and a formal notice would likely be issued today or tomorrow. in Kabul.
The delegation met to discuss on TTP demand roll back Fata reforms are the main stumbling block in negotiations that were permitted by the 25th Amendment to the Constitution.
Here it can be remembered that in 2020, the Court of Appeal accepted the filed petition against 25th Amendment to the Constitution and sent notices to the federal and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments, as well as legislators from former Veil. The case is still pending.
Peace negotiations
current negotiations between the two parties are underway on in Kabul from the time start of this month and as a result in extension of ceasefire between the forces and the Taliban on twice.
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan seeks to make negotiations successful ‘at any cost’, sources familiar with developments say.
An indefinite ceasefire comes a few weeks after group announced that he would extend the ceasefire with in government until May 30, after both parties have conducted an initial round of He speaks. Shortly before the end of the ceasefire, extended on From Monday indefinitely until the scoring decision out.
Read TPP extends truce until May 30 after ‘successful’ talks
However, a spokesman for the TTP stated that decision about extension of ceasefire with Pakistani military Did not have made still and that negotiations are still on going.
final decision would made on Wednesday (today) or Thursday
Meanwhile, subcommittees were formed to assess the damage. in incorporated areas during the conflict in tandem with another committee set up group to control development of negotiations between the two parties.
Committee of three with representatives from each side iron out differences, has also was formed.
Mufti Gofran, Commander Zarar and Omar Khalid Khorasani are representing the TTP in the peace talks, while the Pakistani delegation consists of senior military and intelligence officials. BUT second committee has also was formed by the Pakistani authorities.
‘Bumpy start’
“Penultimate” round of negotiations follow the marathon peace talks that gave impetus to off with rather uncertain result and careful calibrations.
In the preliminary stages, according to TPP sources, the negotiations were uneven. start with Pakistani authorities do not want show condescension on requirements for group.
However, Acting Minister of the IEA for Sirajuddin Haqqani’s interior helped negotiate back on track, source added.
TTP demanded release of prisoners and presidential pardon for two key militant commanders, including TTP spokesman Swat Muslim Khan, and compensation for damage in war against TTP in united areas.
group It has also pressed for removal of their blacklisted names and assurance from government of Pakistan that its members will be allowed move freely throughout the country without any legal consequences.
In addition, this also sought to reproduce the agreement between Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah with tribal elders, which guaranteed their autonomous status. In addition, this also demanded of to the Pakistani authorities to ensure the implementation of Sharia Nizam-i-Adl in Malakand division.
‘TTP should adopt Pakistan’s constitution’
As for for their part, the Pakistani authorities claimed that the militant group under the alleged deal to adopt the constitution of Pakistan and avoid any ties with other armed groups.
Sources added what government also wants group disband their armed groups.
According to sources, the two sides have so far agreed and moved forward. past number of adhesion points including the removal of 60 percent of forces from the former Fata and manning all roadblocks of Border Police (FC) personnel all security forces must remain confined to garrison areas in united areas.
In addition, it was agreed that current status of garrison areas should change in incorporated areas like FC play it must role how did they do it in past. Besides, new quartering area must be built for the armed forces as the FC would take away their old buildings.
Arbitration Committee of Pakistan Security Forces, TTP and TTA will be formed to record details of implementation of negotiation on Earth.
The Arbitration Committee considered controversial issues and in case of this is failure Sort out matters, the steering committee will be consulted for resolution.
Both sides agreed that in accordance with the agreed frameworkPeriod of each will be given three months side implement conditions and how confidence-building measures, TPP members will be allowed to return to their areas to test ground situation.
If the conditions are met, a permanent ceasefire will be signed between the two sides.
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