Special envoy delivers letter on premier’s behalf to his Indian counterpart, says FO spokesman.

Gen Sher Mohammad Karimi Pakistan is complicit in US drone strikes.

Focus would be on preventing the peace process from being derailed by any incident: Official.

US envoy acknowledges Islamabad’s role in Afghan peace; PM assures ‘full support’.

Mullah Omar’s former second-in-command has been liaising between Taliban and US, Afghan officials from Pakistan.

Hopes mechanism for the process is settled during Kerry’s visit.

The US has long wanted the talks, but Kabul said there had been a “breach of principles” in the initiative.

Taliban commanders released by Pakistan will be part of negotiations.

Top US diplomat will meet new political leadership; talks to focus on drone campaign, bilateral cooperation.

Stated defence budget stands at Rs627.2b; actual spending goes up to Rs1,014b.