Mullah Akhtar Mansoor

Nisar says Taliban chief backed Murree peace initiative; Naushki drone strike carried out from neighbouring country

For Pakistan, the current scenario throws up a fresh challenge on dealing with the emerging Taliban leadership

The nature of the attack and the unscathed passport of “Wali Mohammad” beg a thorough investigation

DNA tests will prove identity of the man, who was killed in US drone strike, says interior minister

With multiple sources seemingly confirming the death of Mullah Mansoor, a welter of questions are asked and unanswered

Such actions could impact the efforts facilitating Afghan peace talks, Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi tells David Hale

Taliban originated among young Afghan religious students who took refuge in Pakistan from 1979-89 Soviet occupation

Shahbaz took to Twitter to discuss drones based on his experiences during captivity

The Taliban have not yet officially confirmed that Mansoor was killed

Mansoor’s reported death is likely to sink hopes for a negotiated settlement of a bloody insurgency in Afghanistan