Taliban heading Swat, not Karachi: Muslim Khan

SWAT: Spokesman of Tehreek-e-Taliban Swat, Haji Muslim Khan has said that Taliban’s pull out from Buner has started and that they are now heading towards Swat and not Karachi. Talking to Geo News from undisclosed location, Muslim Khan said the Taliban withdrawal from Buner has not come about as a result of any pressure. “The first priority of the Taliban is enforcement of Nizam-e-Adl in Malakand Division and the government should also play a role its implementation,” he said. Muslim Khan said Tehreek-e-Taliban did not challenge the government’s writ but the rulers for implementation of Nizam-e-Adl. To a question regarding keeping weapons, he said Taliban do not possess tanks and advanced weaponry they only have the conventional weapons which he said are commnly found in every house. “Shariah also allows keeping weapons,” he argued. “Whenever invited by people, Taliban will go for extending help and enforcing Islam,” he said.