We are sincere in talks but acts of violence must stop: PM

  • February 15, 2014, 5:30 pm
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ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (Online): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that government constituted the dialogue committee for holding talks with Taliban with sincerity adding that killing a single person tantamount to killing of entire humanity.

Talking to reporters abroad the plane while returning to the country from Turkey, PM said in order for the dialogue process to progress it is imperative that Taliban stop violent activities.

He said that no person with a heart can bear to look at the destructive scenes.

PM said we want to adopt all those ways which lead to peace, he said that if terrorism continues during dialogue process than several questions would arise in the mind of those seeking peace.

He said that there is complete conformity of views between govt and the army regarding dialogue with Taliban and the army was taken on board before starting of the dialogue process.

Regarding i Saudi Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud visit to Pakistan PM said Saudi Arabia is a sincere friend of Pakistan and the Saudi prince visit has no link with former president Musharraf.

Regarding Karachi operation PM said positive outcomes are emerging due to operation against extortion and land mafia.