The office is a belated response to Karzai regime’s calls for such a facility.

Police officials claim it was a robbery attempt.

Sources say key issues likely to be discussed in the meeting.

The Taliban spokesperson evaded the question about revealing the exact timing of the talks.

Taliban political office head says Afghan authorities have not approached them yet for negotiations.

Senior White House officials say US will engage in direct negotiations with the Taliban in Qatar next week.

Says it is still mourning the loss of its deputy chief.

TTP spokesperson says no one has contacted them from the new government.

Pakistan embassy spokesman rejects Afghan govt’s claims of artillery attacks in Kandahar.

Qatar accepts Karzai’s demands, office to be closed if conditions violated.