PPP issues a show-cause notice to a member for attending TTP peace talks.

The PPP has served a show-cause notice on its former FATA MNA for attending peace talks with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) without informing the party or parliament.

The notice was served on Sajid Hussain Turi, who is also the Minister for Overseas Pakistanis.

According to PPP sources, a special meeting will be held today (Saturday) to discuss the issue. PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari will also attend the huddle to discuss the issue.

According to sources, the party believes that surrendering to TTP militants who have publicly admitted responsibility for mass murders of civilians and military personnel is unacceptable.

On the condition of anonymity, a senior PPP leader stated that there appeared to be wheels within wheels in the state apparatus and that conducting such a serious exercise without informing parliament, political parties, and other stakeholders was extremely risky for national security.

The TTP declares an indefinite cease-fire.

According to report, the Taliban in Afghanistan mediated a temporary ceasefire between Pakistan and the TTP.

According to a June 3 report, negotiations in Kabul between a Pakistani grand jirga and the banned outfit have advanced significantly, with the TTP declaring an indefinite ceasefire.

According to sources, the TTP issued a statement regarding ongoing talks with the Pakistani jirga.

The two sides agreed to a cease-fire last year.