United front needed to combat violence

Two-member delegation meets peace council head to lay ground for negotiations with Afghan govt

Pressure mounts but Taliban refuse to drop preconditions

Announcement comes days after Taliban refused to take part in the Afghan reconciliation process

Inquiry committee says premature to say ransom was paid to secure the release of Shahbaz

Some reports suggested the Taliban recovered Shahbaz in Zabul province where he was held hostage by Uzbek insurgents

Afghan leaders view Pakistan’s proposals as attempt to legitimise Durand Line

Afghan leaders view Pakistan’s proposals as attempt to legitimise Durand Line

Unidentified men opened fire at Colonel Tariq Ghafoor's vehicle as he was on his way home; TTP claims responsibility

Scholarship programme was postponed last year as Pakistani embassy could not hold entry test due to security concerns