Pakistan government, TTP agree on month-long ceasefire
The Hindu
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, commonly known as the Pakistani Taliban, is a banned terrorist organisation based along the Afghan-Pakistan border.
The Pakistan government and banned terror group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have agreed on a month-long ceasefire starting Tuesday to further talks for achieving lasting peace in the country, according to a statement.
Both parties will honour the ceasefire period, which could be extended subject to the consent of the two sides, TTP spokesperson Muhammad Khurasani said in the statement.
The TTP, commonly known as the Pakistani Taliban, is a banned terrorist organisation based along the Afghan-Pakistan border.

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