Taliban shura likely to announce ceasefire in 24 hours

PESHAWAR: Taliban political shura has decided in principle for ceasefire and the announcement in this regard is expected in next 24 hours, Geo News reported.

According to sources, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) political shura held a meting on Sunday to deliberate on the government’s demand for ceasefire.

In the meeting, sources said, the Taliban shura decided to observe ceasefire and the announcement in this regard is expected in next 24 hours.

The sources further said TTP shura has demanded withdrawal of army from North Waziristan besides release of their non-combatant companions.