26 January 2014 - 20:30
No talks with Taliban militants: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that no talks would be held with Taliban militants but with those who accept the constitution of Pakistan.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that no talks would be held with Taliban militants but with those who accept the constitution of Pakistan.While talking in the meeting of PML-N Parliamentary Party, the PM termed those elements as “enemy of the country and Islam” who are launching attacks on the armed forces and the civilians.He said that the country was facing great challenges as far as security situation was concerned and added that the government was determined to provide security to the people.“We are ready to hold talks with militants but with only those who accept the constitution,” he added.PM Sharif is likely to announce some important decisions at the floor of the National Assembly later on today about whether the federal government intends to talk with the Taliban or launch a military operation against them./149