Peace, stability being restored in Afghanistan is of greater significance to Pakistan than Islamabad political ploys.

Pakistan always had a vital interest in the stability of Afghanistan, after years of turmoil it had become more vital.

When Taliban ruled most of Afghanistan, they were seen as dependent on Pakistan & we discovered limits of influence.

Pakistan needs stability in Afghanistan to be able to gain economic dividends of its geostrategic location.

Peace in Afghanistan can be achieved with a measure of cooperation, not just with Afghanistan but also with the US.

Bonn conference may be US dominated but is a forum where Pakistan needs to put forward its ideas on Afghanistan.

The media has taken on face value Mansoor Ijaz's claim, failing to critically analyse the claims.

Pakistan must strive to reconcile and bring stability in Afghanistan, because the cost of not doing so is too high.

Question is if Ibrahim Haqqani had Jalaluddin’s approval for talks with Americans and what can Haqqani be offered?

Pakistan's interest lie in a stable Afghanistan with balanced ethnic structure, and Taliban need to renounce al Qaeda.