| The government of Pakistan should prevent ‘American attacks’ on the ‘innocent’ citizens of Bajaur, a TTP spokesman said on Sunday. Speaking from an undisclosed location, Maulvi Umar expressed concern over the action against militants in Darra Adam Khel and Swat, saying it might cause a serious blow to their peace talks. “The Taliban are ready to safeguard the borders of Pakistan if the government can not do so with military means,” said the spokesman. Umar said that ambassador Tariq Azizuddin was freed after successful talks with the government of Pakistan, adding that their negotiations with the government had entered into a decisive phase. He said the two sides would exchange prisoners in the coming days. |