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Former diplomats cautioned Afghan politicians of issuing irresponsible statements
Under the Doha agreement, the US would reduce its forces down to 8,600 from 12,000 in the next three to four months
Initially, Ghani was reluctant to send a delegation to meet the Taliban
If Taliban show reduction in violence, the Pentagon would withdraw about half of the troops currently in Afghanistan
Agreement will be based on negotiations between Washington and Taliban, says Afghan minister
US-China trade agreement doesn’t formally take effect until February 15
Taliban also agreed to scale down military operations in days leading up to the signing of the agreement
'Our council has agreed to a ceasefire the day the peace accord is signed,' says a senior Taliban commander
Protest called off after successful talks with govt
SAPM Bukhari says the agreement will enable locals to work in 14 sectors of Japan