Nawaz says vigorous military action against Taliban possible if talks fail

Sharif reaffirmed that strict military actions wouldn't be limited to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, and will extend to those groups also that targets the country externally

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ANI Islamabad
Last Updated : Sep 27 2013 | 1:32 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said they are considering a more vigorous police and military action against the Taliban, if negotiations failed.

In his meeting with the United States Secretary John Kerry, Sharif accepted that the terror group was a threat to Pakistan's existence, Dawn News reports.

Sharif reaffirmed that strict military actions wouldn't be limited to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and will extend to those militant groups also that targets the country externally.

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First Published: Sep 27 2013 | 1:14 PM IST

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