According to the sources, Fazl was told by the Taliban supreme leader that he had directed the TTP leadership to review its strategy towards Pakistan and reduce the violence. Pakistani authorities are assessing the Taliban chief’s message but initial reaction suggests that they are not satisfied.
One source familiar with the development said the message for the TTP to reduce the violence would not work.
“What we want is a permanent solution to the problem,” the source added.
Haibatullah Akhundzada, as per the sources, stressed that both parties were “Muslims” and “all Muslims are brethren”. “Therefore, both sides must seek a solution through dialogue,” according to the Taliban chief.
For this purpose, the Taliban supreme leader told Fazl that his country was ready to offer its “good offices” for the revival of talks.
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