Quadrilateral meeting

Envoys look into various options to push for reconciliation process between Afghan Taliban, govt in Kabul

The meeting is being considered important as Kabul is pushing for military action against Afghan Taliban

Should we wait for others to tell what is necessary to correct Pakistan’s image or repair relations with neighbours?

We in Pakistan believe to have successfully thwarted Indo-Afghan-American conspiracies against us

PM’s adviser Sartaz Aziz meets Chinese foreign minister; renew pledge to work closely with Afghan government

Sources call arrival of Afghan Taliban negotiators a major development in the quadrilateral peace process

The history of reconciliation initiatives over the past few years, have been a monumental exercise in self-deception

Announcement comes days after Taliban refused to take part in the Afghan reconciliation process

Admission by Aziz comes after years of official denials that Pakistan offers shelter or exerts influence over Taliban

For the West and Afghans, Pakistan has been a scapegoat for all of Afghanistan’s ills