NEW : Pakistani Taliban leaders say a cease - fire was declared in South Waziristan . They say talks focus on South Asia and include a demand for troop withdrawal . The Pakistani Taliban 's official spokesman denies talks are taking place . Since its inception , the group has focused its attacks on military forces and installations as well as civilian targets in the region . The Pakistani government and military also say reports of talks are baseless .
NEW : Pakistani Taliban leaders say a cease - fire was declared in South Waziristan . They say talks focus on South Asia and include a demand for troop withdrawal . The Pakistani Taliban 's official spokesman denies talks are taking place . The Pakistani government and military also say reports of talks are baseless .