Haidari was nominated as irrigation, agriculture and livestock minister in Afghanistan's national unity government

Nominations by Afghan national unity govt come under fire as analysts believe selection was biased

Diplomats of several countries frequently meet Taliban officials in Dubai

Nominations come under fire for being based on ethnic considerations

Afghan president meets Lt-Gen Rizwan Akhtar two days after receiving Pakistani politicians

It was Akhtar’s third visit to Afghanistan since he assumed office in November 2014

Afghan leader says his govt will do everything to resolve problems

Mehmood Khan Achakzai, Aftab Sherpao and Afrasiab Khattak are visiting Kabul to discuss anti-terrorism cooperation

Conflict of interest between Ghani, Abdullah blamed for delay in forming cabinet

Ghani has yet to take any visible steps for peace dialogue with the Taliban