Talks with Taliban prerogative of Pak govt., says envoy Olson

US ambassador to Pakistan, Richard Olson has said that holding talks with the Taliban is a prerogative of the Pakistani government.

Olson said any reservations regarding these proposed talks will depend on terms and conditions of the dialogue with Taliban, reports the Daily Times.

Olson termed the recent general elections as great success of the nation in which democratic forces emerged as victorious. He said that the historic turnout witnessed in the elections shows that the people have confidence in democracy.

He said these elections proved to be a defeat for those who are against democratic values and holding of elections.