Taliban made no formal demand for release of prisoners: Rustam Shah

PESHAWAR: Government negotiation committee member Rustam Shah Mohmand Sunday claimed the Taliban made no formal demand for the release of prisoners and said it was merely their wish, Geo News reported.

Talking to British media, Rustam Shah Mohmand said that the government was mulling over the issue of release of prisoners and added if someone has been arrested without any evidence, then his release would definitely be considered.

He said Taliban has already been told that the government would continue the ceasefire even after the expiry of deadline.

Rustam Shah Mohmand denied any deadlock in the negotiation and said it was a phase-wise process, which would be completed gradually.

The government committee member said that Taliban should have a free zone facility, where they could move about without fear.