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Pakistan's Sharif Pushes For Taliban Peace Talks


Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (L) speaks at the Parliament, in Islamabad, January 29, 2013
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (L) speaks at the Parliament, in Islamabad, January 29, 2013
ISLAMABAD -- In an address to parliament on January 29, Nawaz Sharif named a four-member committee to facilitate the negotiations while calling on the militants to observe a cease-fire.

He also condemned the Taliban for targeting security forces and civilians in recent months. Sharif said he was making a "sincere effort to end the cruel game of fire and gunpowder in the country."

Sharif's speech came amid growing calls for a full-fledged military assault against militants.

On Monday, Sharif chaired a meeting with lawmakers from his party, who called for a military offensive. Meanwhile, the Pakistani Taliban continued their attacks.

Three members of the security forces were killed in attacks in Karachi. A Pakistani Taliban spokesman claimed responsibility.

With reporting from AFP and AP
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