The NWFP government has released 25 Taliban under a peace pact signed with the Taliban based in Swat. Talking to reporters, Awami National Party (ANP) Senior Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour said the provincial government was willing to resolve all disputes via dialogue and had released 25 Taliban in accordance with the peace pact. He said the remaining Taliban would also be freed soon, adding, "The peace dialogue will continue and the government will do everything possible to maintain peace in the province."