Govt, opposition agree to hold talks.

ISLAMABAD -- The government's negotiating committee and the opposition's Rehbar Committee have agreed to hold talks to find an amicable solution to the imbroglio involving the JUI-F's protest in the federal capital. The two sides agreed to hold dialogue after the government committee contacted members of the opposition. The government's dialogue team will visit JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman's Islamabad residence in a little while for talks. Addressing a press conference alongside Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri following the Maulana's fiery speech yesterday, Special Assistant to the PM on Information Firdous Ashiq Awan had held out an olive branch to the JUI-F by saying that the government is ready to hold talks with the party.

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