Ex-strongman has faced legal problems since returning to Pakistan in March after self-exile.
Appeared at odds over whether end to Kashmir violence necessary for peace talks to restart.
Deadliest-ever assault on country's Christian minority claimed by the Taliban as retaliation for drone strikes in tribal region.
Officials hope gesture will boost peace process.
Government making effort to negotiate with militants in tribal regions.
Shakil Afridi was convicted in May 2012 of "conspiring against the state".
Expectations were low in both countries that much progress will be made in jumpstarting the negotiations.
Raises possibility that the militant group has changed its stance after shunning negotiations earlier this year.
Lawyer reports charges agains cleric for allegedly forging evidence of blapshemy dismissed.
Latest in a series of claims in cross-border attacks; India denies charge.
