Pakistani Government-Appointed Council Official Calls for Renewed Talks With TTP
Pakistan — October 24, 2026:
Khan Marjan, identified as deputy chief of the recently established 48-member Area Representative and Development Council (ARDC), has called for renewed negotiations with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Hafiz Gul Bahadur’s group.
In an interview reportedly broadcast two days earlier, Marjan claimed that Pakistan experienced 90 days without militant attacks during previous negotiations held under former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. He urged senior authorities to permit a delegation to visit Afghanistan for talks.
His remarks contrast with the federal government’s stated criticism of earlier negotiations with militant groups, which officials have linked to the resurgence of militancy.
The ARDC is described as overseeing matters concerning 12 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including former tribal areas.
Marjan’s claim about the 90-day period and the reported circumstances surrounding the council and provincial emergency measures require independent corroboration.
Independent verification is pending.
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