Taliban reiterate talks offer
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PESHAWAR: The outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan reiterated its offer of talks with the government on Sunday, but did not specify whether it had dropped its condition that the government must withdraw its support to the United States in the ‘war against terror’.
In a statement, TTP spokesman Shahidullah Shahid accused the government of disseminating disinformation through the ‘state-controlled media’ about the group’s stance on negotiations.
“We have given a positive response whenever delegations interested in peace process approached the TTP leadership. Whenever such delegations, including an emissary of Maulana Samiul Haq, offered peace talks, Taliban did not disappoint them.” he said. “If the government is sincere in a meaningful dialogue it should explain its position.”
The spokesman accused the government of imposing a war on the people of tribal areas. “This is a war tactic and a policy aimed at appeasing the US.”
He said the government was issuing statements about talks through the media to confuse people. “We again offer meaningful and sincere talks, but it is the government’s responsibility to create an environment conducive to negotiations.”
This is the second TTP offer for talks within a week and comes after a spate of terrorist attacks across the country, followed by military action in North Waziristan.
Many people have been killed and wounded in air strikes in the tribal area. The government claimed that militants were killed in bombing on their hideouts, but the TTP rejected the version and instead accused the government of killing detained members of the organisation.
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Jan 27, 2014 07:32am
NO more talk, just hit straight hard bullets to their heads. For every citizen and a military man killed by Taliban there has to be 3 Talibans killed, SAME day. More TITS for a single TAT !
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Jan 27, 2014 07:46am
It looks like the military strikes in North Waziristan is working, and if it is then it should be continued and intensified till the last one of them is taken care of. Particularly, anytime they wreck any havoc inside the country, the response like this should be prompt and immediate to let them know that we are not going to take this lying down. Laatoon Ke Bhoot Baaton Se Nahin Maantay. Pakistan Army Zindabad.
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Jan 27, 2014 07:47am
no peace in my country untill every one of you is dead.i blame my govt for not taking action on you long ago.
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Jan 27, 2014 08:03am
I think this is the perfect time for us to give peace talks a chance. It's really now or never, and it's not like we have anything to lose. Things can't possibly get worse, and if it doesn't work out, we do the military operation. So let's heed this call, and forever end this war so that politicians can stop distracting us from the main problem which is the economy and the energy crisis.
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Jan 27, 2014 09:32am
PAF's bombing has stricken terror in the heart of TTP. Keep pounding them PAF. Pak Army please cordon off the area. Don't let them flee into other parts of the country. Yes, They are free to go to Afghanistan and live in peace there.
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Jan 27, 2014 10:19am
Another similar air strike and they will be on their knees.
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Jan 27, 2014 10:40am
There should be no talks. This is now the time for decisive action. The Govt. should attack them with all that it has, and make life as miserable, dangerous, short and unpredictable as they have made it for normal Pakistanis.
They should be taught that to hide behind a false veil of Islam will not work anymore. They are criminals, murderers and simple plunderers, and should be treated as such. There is no need to talk with scum.
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Jan 27, 2014 11:33am
Give them some more beatings. They will come on the track slowly. Good job Pak Army...
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Jan 27, 2014 11:37am
The Taliban should stop pretending to be Muslims. Their true intention and objective is to take control of Pakistan through terrors, bombing and killing, impose their version of Shariah Laws which allowes terror, bombing killings of innocent men, women, children, kill soldiers of Pakistan Army, fight government of Pakistan which is legitimate government created by 180 million Pakistanis. The Shariah of Allah and Rasool does not allow terror, bombing, killing, therefore the Taliban are definitely not the follower of the Shariah of Allah nad Rasool and in fact they are enemies of Allah and Rasool by doing just the opposite of what Allah and Rasool has commanded.
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Jan 27, 2014 07:24pm
You, Sir, are 'lying through your teeth', as is usual with 'you, lot'! This Govt. and the previous Coalition Govt., for 5 years, showed too much restraint and compassion to you, insurgents and terrorists or Khawaarij & Kharjiites, and now, that the air force has retaliated for your escalation of indiscriminate bombing and mercenary-style killing in the last 2 months all over Pakistan, you lot have started, twice in a week, to make statements of peace-talks, when, you had openly declared War on the People of Pakistan, its Constitution, and the Writ of the Government, and openly declared that this is a War between Muslims ('you, lot') and the Disbelievers ('us, lot'), only last week, and now, your org. also issued a Fatwa of several pages to target 29 journalists and media-owners by your organisation, only last week; no Sir, I hope that you people first create an environment of cease-fire before the Pakistan Govt. should negotiate with you 'evil, lot'!
The public opinion has, finally and unanimously, changed against 'you, lot' and 'you, lot' deserve no mercy and no pre-conditions about the Constitution or the Writ of the Elected Govt. are acceptable to 'us, lot'!
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Jan 27, 2014 08:38pm
The only thing that needs to be 'talked' about is the TTP's terms of surrender. They should disarm and their leaders should face public trial. If they make any other unreasonable demands like they have in the past or if there is so much as a fire cracker attack attributed to them then scramble the F-16s and the Cobra Gunships.
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Jan 27, 2014 08:58pm
There is nothing left to talk now, throw your arms is the only option. With their activities ever increasing the Taliban stands very little chance for negotiation. The government has to take a stern action to stop them from swimming in the blood of innocent peoples.
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Jan 27, 2014 09:00pm
There is more to it then what meets the eye..
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Jan 27, 2014 09:10pm
Army should finish the job.
Do not again fall for their delay tactics.
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Jan 27, 2014 09:40pm
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Jan 27, 2014 11:01pm
No peace talks. It is time to pay. I pray to Allah our army and air force continue this campaign and kill every one of these savages. What about the peace for all the families ruined?
They want Islamic Law, so be it. Blood for blood right? Here we go.
Pakistan ZINDABAD!
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Jan 27, 2014 11:04pm
Obliterate them through the barrel of the gun! That's the only thing they understand.
Those who live by the gun, shall die by the gun!
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Jan 27, 2014 11:47pm
What negotiations are the Taliban asking for? They should be happy that the Pakistan Army is offering them Shahadat (as per our highest educated scholars). If you are trying to negotiate now, it shows you are nothing but a coward.
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Jan 28, 2014 12:48am
I think Military operation will not workout. This people are gorilla warriors and in the history of the world none of the country have beaten them or have won from them any war. Even a country like United states which is 100 times more stronger than Pakistan has not been able to finish off them. Look at the history and than you will find out . Talk is the best way to bring peace. Previously Musharif have tried with all of his massive army and power but all failed and made more extremism than before.
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Jan 28, 2014 12:56am
You don't negotiate with evil - you destroy it! They are a disease that we need to get rid of, by any means. We don't want their presence, so what results would these negotiations bring. Their sick interpretation of our religion has brought us much sorrow and shame. I hope the Pakistani military finish the job that they started - something even the Americans couldn't do. To our brave men and women in uniform - I say, our prayers are with you and we are counting on you. May God bless our military and may God continue to bless Pakistan.
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Jan 28, 2014 02:10am
There will be no negotiations. .. this failed state is falling apart. Logical end
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Jan 28, 2014 02:15am
TTP wants the government to be serious and show sincerity for talks. The real question is whether TTP's leader Fazlullah is serious about talks.
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Jan 28, 2014 02:35am
Give peace a chance.Sincere dialogue is the best option to opt for and military operation without doing proper chance to peace and dialogue. We can still save lives afterall they are Pakistanis.
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Jan 28, 2014 10:15am
Taliban/ terrorists understand only one language and the army spoke to them in their language .they understood what is being conveyed to them.
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Jan 28, 2014 07:19pm
@Muhammad:
You say now or never. It is a repeat. It happened in Swat and a dozen other times. Any time they are under pressure, they talk peace. TTP regain the strength through the delay tactics provided by peace talks. Once strong enough they would break the peace accord. How many times we need to fall for the same tactic.
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Jan 28, 2014 07:20pm
Thank You Pakistan Army for finally hitting them where it hurts.
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Jan 28, 2014 07:48pm
It is too bad that only the literate see the sense in standing up to the Taliban. Of course this is the fault of the very same literate who have done so precious little to educate the ignorant masses of this country.
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Jan 28, 2014 09:34pm
I am fed up of looking at the pictures of these terrorists. They look like savage people with no regard for anyone or anything. Please finish them off completely and build a wall (like Chinese have done) at the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Stop these terrorists crossing the border at will and spread terror amongst the people of Pakistan. And if turns out that these people are Pakistanis, then they should all be hanged as they are destroying our beloved country.
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Jan 28, 2014 10:12pm
The Pak army should "despatch" these criminals into the "next world as soon as possible" so that they can "seek whatever they wish there, wherever that may be" They are a "cancer" and they only "anti-dote" is "death to all these criminals"
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Jan 28, 2014 10:36pm
I think the Taliban has started to realize the mood change of the masses. It is better for them to lay down their arms & request the govt to initiate talks leading to permanently laying down the arms by the Taliban. The govt & the peoples would not tolerate their bloodbath game any longer.
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Jan 29, 2014 09:16am
@Aussie:
indian
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Jan 29, 2014 10:40am
Previously I supported Mr. Khan for having peace talks with you but what you have done to people of Pakistan recently has forced me to think that I was wrong about you. You have taken fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and every single happiness that we had. You can only understand one language "blood for blood". One air strike and talks offers twice a week. We are done talking now lets do what you can better understand. You like blood? Lets start with you & your families now!
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Jan 29, 2014 01:52pm
@Aussie:
Appears so. The PM and COAS have been designated to oversee its final dissolution.
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Jan 29, 2014 01:58pm
@independentthinker: "May God bless our military and may God continue to bless Pakistan."
What makes you think so? It would seem the curse and prayers of thousands of innocent souls and more are pleading otherwise.
To an objective observer they seem to be ones being heard.
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Jan 29, 2014 02:16pm
US-NATO, backed by 250,000troops, powered by the greatest 'State of the Art' war machine the World has ever known, financed with over $1.3 Trillion and international propaganda Think Tanks and strategists failed, defeated in the battlefield.
The Taliban Warrior unconditionally and without respite outthought and outfought the best of the best military schools the World had to offer: West Point, Sand Hurst, Kakul.
Pakistan should stop fighting others wars on its home turf and extend a brotherly hand of peace, understanding, friendship, affection, compassion and caring to ones own younger brother.
Pakistan should have the courage to let wisdom, not war, reign.
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Jan 29, 2014 02:28pm
@Tariq, Lahore:
"Obliterate them through the barrel of the gun! That's the only thing they understand. Those who live by the gun, shall die by the gun!"
Get ready then, for their Kalashnikov's barrel. I shall be right behind you with a hand of affection, friendship and peace...extended to my brothers.
And even though I am far more hardy, trained in the art and science of warfare then you and yours can ever be, I will not fight others war.
Above all, I consider wisdom the best of valor. You too not fall for propaganda but give wisdom a chance. Live and let live.
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Jan 29, 2014 02:34pm
@Ahmer:
"Another similar air strike and they will be on their knees."
Time will tell who will be on their knees. History already does.
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Jan 29, 2014 02:49pm
@eager beaver:
"PAF's bombing has stricken terror in the heart of TTP. Keep pounding them PAF. Pak Army please cordon off the area. Don't let them flee..."
The Taliban Warrior is unfazed. Only women and small children have been terrorized by the PAF's sudden bombing of their homes in the dark of night.
I fear for Pakistan, for PAF, you and your mercenaries. Allah is Ever Watchful. I fear for Pakistan as His Angels come descending rank on file even as the prayers of innocents, of souls rendered, ascend to His High Abode pleading justice.
I fear for you, your arrogance, your ignorance. The horror your cruel heart portends.
May Allah have Mercy.
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Jan 29, 2014 07:52pm
@El Cid:
So, you think our "most beneficent and most merciful" is so vengeful - that if one curses another individual (for whatever reason) - his/her wishes would be heard? That is the sick mentality that has brought us to where we are today. We create our own future and there is no victim or villain. The only thing we can expect from our Lord is mercy - not revenge. I don't know which God you pray to - but my God is always merciful.
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