Michael Gahler says updating voters’ list remains a challenge.

It will mark the first-ever trip by any head of state from Russia.

US official says Afgan provinces Paktia, Paktika and Khost could be given to Haqqanis if Taliban insurgency renounced.

The two countries are discussing a slew of proposals to find a solution to the CIA-led drones.

Goodwill gestures expected in aftermath of cessation of ban on ground lines of communication through Pakistan.

Stresses operation will not be ‘joint’ or a result of outside pressure.

Both sides agree to go after Hakimullah-led groups before Haqqanis.

Proposal part of confidence-building measures to build goodwill between the neighbours.

Key Taliban commander remains in Pakistan’s custody.

Mullah Baradar was captured in Karachi in February 2010.