MINGORA - As a result of hectic efforts initiated by Tehrik Nifaz-e-Shariah Mohammadi (TNSM) Chief Maulana Sufi Mohammad, both the government and Taliban agreed on a permanent ceasefire in Swat valley on Tuesday. Talking to media persons, Spokesman of TTP Swat Haji Muslim Khan said the TTP was announcing permanent ceasefire. This decision, according to Muslim Khan, was made in TTP Swat Central Shura meeting chaired by Maulana Fazalullah. The TTP announced ceasefire when Maulana Sufi arrived at Mingora in a procession. Sources said that the peace rally led by Sufi Mohammad while passing through various routes reached Mingora city where it set up peace camp. On this occasion, various peace delegations hailing from far-flung areas of Swat district came and presented valuable suggestions for the everlasting peace in the area. It may be mentioned here that TTP Swat chapter made this announcement in response to an appeal made by Maulana Sufi. The TNSM Chief requested Taliban on Monday last to desist from arms' exhibition, armed patrolling, attacking security forces convoys and creating hurdles in restoration of writ of law in the area. Similarly, Maulana Sufi has also made an appeal for shifting of security forces from schools, mosques and other places to other camps. All the bazaars and schools were reopened, the traffic police seemed attending their duties and all the government officials were freely moving from one place to another after the successful peace truce. Maulana Sufi also appealed to all the displaced persons to return to their homes. Meanwhile, Taliban released seven more persons including three policemen. All these personnel were kidnapped by Taliban from Nengwali check post a few days back. The released persons were identified as Farooq, Ziaud Din, Haya Gul and Naseer Akhtar, while three police personnel included Rehan, Akbar and Gul Zaman.