Taliban Shura being contacted for direct talks: Prof. Ibrahim

PESHAWAR: Professor Ibrahim, committee member of Taliban for peace talks, said that the Shura is being contacted for holding direct negotiations, ARY News reports from Peshawar.

Prof. Ibrahim said that the peace talks with Taliban militants are being held in a positive manner. He added that Taliban Shura is being contacted for holding direct talks. "A new venue and date will be announced for the second consecutive sitting", he said. 

Taliban committee member further said that the atmosphere for peace talks have turned favorable after the militant organization extended cease fire and the federal government of Pakistan announced the release of 13 non-combatants. 

He further said that the sucessful completion of the peace talks will make their dreams of peace come true.