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Abdullah Addullah accuses Pakistan of not changing its policy towards Afghanistan

Taliban rejected repeated requests from regional powers to allow Afghan officials to take part in the talks

Talks were supposed to be held in Qatar

Over 50% attacks perpetrated by TTP, its splinter groups, report says

Taliban reject offer for direct talks with Kabul government

We have made it clear to all stakeholders that we will not talk to the Afghan government yet says Taliban spokesperson

With defeating Daesh as a priority

Afghan border security forces separately thwarted an attack on Italian military advisers at a paramilitary base

At least 23 are wounded in the attacks

Iran and Afghanistan share a nearly 600-mile border, and have had a complex relationship in recent years

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also said the leaders of the group would not talk to the Afghan government

With the threat of a US drawdown and a looming presidential vote likely to fuel violence

Many believe return of Taliban would threaten the gains country has made since 2001

Iran hosted Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday in Tehran

The latest push for peace appears to be decisive

No official explanation for the sudden reshuffle by the Afghan government

The minister denies that talks are ongoing to release Shakeel Afridi in order to free Dr Aafia Siddiqui

Spokesperson says won't let any occupation attempts of Jinnah House in Mumbai materialise

Pakistan refuses to allow its land to be used for supplying guns to the moderate Taliban fighters

US delegation pressing for a six-month ceasefire, Taliban officials say

'Kabul has not taken part directly in the talks', according to Afghan national security adviser Hamdullah Mohib

The meetings come as diplomatic efforts to resolve the Afghan conflict have intensified

Richard Olson says US policy of forcing Islamabad to do more is flawed

Several Taliban military commanders have been killed since the beginning of December by Afghan forces

Taliban launch an offensive in the previously safe Ghazni causing hundreds to flee

The developing situation in the war-torn country and Pakistan's involvement

Mullah Rahim Akhand was considered a symbol of terror in Afghanistan

As ordinary Afghans continue to bear the brunt of the 17-year conflict

International conference on Afghanistan includes 12-person negotiating team led by chief of staff Abdul Salam Rahimi

Afghan government, United Nations and Western diplomats hope of reaching deal to end Taliban's 17-year insurgency

Taliban has intensified attacks on Afghan forces inflicting record casualties against US troops in the process

Victims part of the Afghan security forces

US troops arrived in 2001 as part of the campaign to topple Taliban following September 11 attacks on United States

The Taliban have not shown any intention to get seriously engaged in the peace negotiations, says Afghan chief

Family says the act would hurt sentiments of millions of people

Afghanistan's security situation has worsened since NATO formally ended combat operations in 2014

Khalilzad held direct talks with Taliban leaders in Qatar last month to find ways to end 17 year war in Afghanistan

The current wave of militancy, perpetrated by diverse terrorist organisations

Instead of sweeping opposition, the United States should compartmentalise its relations with Russia

About 50 security forces personnel were killed in attacks late on Sunday by Taliban fighters on checkposts

Kabul, Taliban fail to reach breakthrough on holding direct talks during Moscow meetings

Event will be opened by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

The only problem this time is the massive Indian presence inside Afghanistan

The twin approach of taxes and protection has resulted in an increasing acceptance of Taliban government

NATO chief hails Afghanistan’s chances for peace

Afghan Taliban confirm they would send 'high-ranking' representatives to the event in Moscow

The report quotes FO spokesperson as saying that 'Pakistan will definitely attend the talks'

At least 20 soldiers were known to have been killed, several wounded and others were missing

The post was part of a belt of strongholds built around Ghazni

Officials fear the violence could escalate into an ethnic battle