Afghan peace

Premier Imran holds phone conversation with Dr Abdullah Abdullah, invites him to visit Pakistan

In virtual meeting, foreign secretary apprises US diplomat of massive human rights violations in IIOJK

Pakistani official says major hurdle in way of peace dialogue was removed and talks could begin week in Doha

Taliban spokesperson says Kabul would 'bear responsibility for the consequences'

Air strike was carried out during ceremony and civilians who participated were among those killed, says governor

State Department says Khalilzad, Boehler discussed peace process, investment opportunities during Islamabad visit

Ceasefire, reduction in violence has created a momentum for talks to begin soon, says Afghan official

Sadiq served as Pakistan’s ambassador to Kabul from 2008 to 2014

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

India is believed to be behind President Ghani's reluctance to prisoners swap with Taliban

Ambassador Khalilzad and General Miller meet Gen Qamar in Islamabad

I’m confident in the days ahead we’ll have things that look like steps backward, says US secretary of state

Taliban spokesperson says negotiation team formed without their consultation

Announces $1b aid reduction after Ghani, Abdullah refuse to end differences

Diplomats surprised that agreement included two secret appendices on fight against terrorism

Countries have to take care of themselves, says US president

Sirajuddin Haqqani says US welcome to play role in reconstruction after withdrawing troops

Agreement will be based on negotiations between Washington and Taliban, says Afghan minister

Matters of mutual interest, including regional security discussed during the meeting

Top diplomat sees ‘obvious progress’ in Islamabad-Washington ties; calls on India to release Kashmiri politicians

Qureshi discussed ME situation, regional security, bilateral ties with secretary of state, national security adviser

The hope for peace in Afghanistan in the last 40 years has been a victim of political vendetta by Afghan leaders

The aim is to still get a peace agreement at some point, a political agreement, says Mark Esper

Wells told committee that Trump administration remained committed to long-term stability of Afghanistan

A peace deal culminating the longest military conflict in US history is too big a trophy for a Republican president

The US and the Taliban have been in touch to resume the faltering peace process

In Saturday bombshell US president abruptly called off secret meeting with Taliban at Camp David

Despite six rounds of talks already held, the question boggling the mind is: what mars the outcome?

Ex-Afghan premier demands withdrawal of foreign troops, urges balanced foreign policy

Minister calls for Kabul and Islamabad to move beyond misunderstandings

Bill passed by House of Representatives sub-committee bars US from bearing expenses of Taliban part of Afghan dialogue

Any peace deal which ignores these intricacies and complexities may not last very long in Afghanistan

Discussed urgency of making progress on intra-Afghan dialogue: Khalilzad

Minister says Pakistan's image is improving in the world due to the efforts of PTI

US war in Afghanistan was doomed because US underestimated the power of group identity

Omar Daudzai says Pakistan is playing positive role in Afghan peace talks

Washington has accepted that a purely military victory is not possible in Afghanistan

Centcom chief’s call to COAS meant to seek help to restart reconciliation process

Says Pakistan worked with US against al Qaeda.

New American commander in Afghanistan appreciates Zarb-e-Azb successes.

Only political settlement to bring peace in Afghanistan

FO spokesperson reacts to reports that the insurgent group has resolved the row over Mullah Omar’s successor