Afghan peace deal

Blinken spoke with Ghani regarding US commitment to enduring US-Afghan partnership, says official

The way out of the deadlock is a multi-ethnic, broad-based government that includes the Taliban as a major partner

Pakistan's former envoy says, peace needs compromises from both sides

For the Afghans, the creation of a nation out of diversity has been a long struggle

All forces within Afghanistan have to shed their tribal and ethnic egocentrism to make intra-Afghan talks successful

Afghans would lose again because when elephants fight, it’s the grass that is trampled

Prisoners’ release and immediate start of intra-Afghan talks were discussed, says Taliban spokesperson

APAPPS meeting in Kabul reviews bilateral relations, peace process

'US and allies agree that it would be insane to let some of the most dreaded Taliban fighters walk out freely'

30,000 strong Afghan Local Police (ALP) militia units are singularly despised for brutality and abuses

As far as the Americans and the Taliban are concerned, both sides are taking care of their end of the bargain

Pakistan ambassador to Afghanistan says they have been persuading Taliban to show that the violence level remains down

Why negotiate when they can just win the war in a walkover

US defence official says commanders accelerate withdrawal over fears of the coronavirus

The agreement is the outcome of a desire to promote partisan interests rather than advancing the cause of peace

Ashraf Ghani should apply for asylum in India while he has the chance

Akhundzada urges America not to let anyone derail agreement

These attacks are not some snapshots in time

Iranian Foreign Minister Dr Javad Zarif also exchanges Ramazan greetings with FM Qureshi over phone call

The kidnapping gives India a leverage to ensure their men have a seat at the table by solving this problem for US

Spokesman says technical team would not participate in "fruitless meetings"

American people see a president who is inconsiderate and a science denier

Taliban delegation arrives in Kabul to begin prisoner-swap process

Since peace negotiations in Afghanistan are ongoing, it is impossible to gauge who the “winner” is

Whether it’s the battlefield, talks or ideology, the Taliban win everywhere

President Ghani to order release of at least 1,000 ageing Taliban prisoners this week

A true peace plan would have had representatives of the people of Afghanistan

There will certainly be spoilers present in and outside Afghanistan

What had America achieved in its more than 18-years stay in Afghanistan?

What if things head really south?

Wars come to an end with peace agreements but not with peace

The Taliban have made it clear that they would only join the intra-Afghan talks once their prisoners are released

Peace deal between Taliban and the United States celebrated as a new beginning

“Release of prisoners will not be unilateral but bilateral,” says Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid says the call lasted more than 30 minutes

Offici­al handou­t sugges­ts trip part of ‘regula­r exchan­ge of high-level visits’

Official handout suggests trip part of ‘regular exchange of high-level visits’

At this crucial juncture of time, Afghanistan cannot afford another turmoil and infighting.

Partial truce is in effect in Afghanistan since February 22

There is a very strong possibility that Afghanistan will witness an endless period of unstable internal power-sharing

Islamabad welcomes announcement of signing of agreement on Feb 29

US envoy reaches Kabul to meet President Ashraf Ghani and finalise the peace agreement

US envoy meets FM Qureshi, COAS Gen Qamar

A high-level visit from the US on the cards in order to acknowledge Pakistan’s efforts

Islamabad presses Taliban to declare ‘unannounced ceasefire’

This was first meeting between US chief negotiator and Taliban leaders since Trump last month pulled out peace talks

Pakistan needs to play this game started by India not as a T20 cricket match but a test series