Peace

We are witnessing rise of ultra-nationalist, populist, xenophobic and Islamophobic tendencies, says premier

Hizb-e-Islami leader says no other alternative but to seek a peaceful solution for the Afghan crisis

Creating a stable Afghan state is not going to be easy

In a phone call with FM Qureshi, Turkish counterpart appreciates Pakistan's efforts for Afghan peace process

As part of trust-building steps aimed at reviving a stalled peace process

He reaffirms Pakistan's support for the Afghans as they move towards peace, development

Ending the 40-year-long conflict is a dream of the Afghans that would hopefully be realised

Qureshi reaffirms Pakistan's support for Afghans

Set to arrive in Doha on the 19th anniversary of 9/11 attacks that triggered US military involvement in Afghanistan

Paigham-e-Pakistan’s five-year action plan to be issued soon

All but seven of the 5,000 prisoners whose release the Taliban demanded have been freed

APAPPS meeting in Kabul reviews bilateral relations, peace process

Opposition co-chair says he hopes next round of talks will continue in Geneva in September or early October

A Taliban spokesman said the delegation would also discuss the relaxation of border rules for the movement of people

Police conduct operations in view of Muharram

Impunity for US forces has perpetuated serious abuses, some amounting to war crimes

Taliban Insurgents demand swift implementation of peace deal with US, asserting they have no 'alternative' to war

Qureshi says Pakistan will continue to play a vital role in ensuring peace in the region

Despite the group’s suspension of talks on a planned exchange crucial to moving to formal talks to end years of war

Think tank says the deal could build some trust between Kabul and Islamabad

Track 1.5/2 dialogue held between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Former diplomats cautioned Afghan politicians of issuing irresponsible statements

Under the Doha agreement, the US would reduce its forces down to 8,600 from 12,000 in the next three to four months

Overnight, Taliban militants killed at least 20 Afghan soldiers, policemen in a string of attacks

US Forces-Afghanistan spokesperson calls on the Taliban to stop needless attacks, uphold their commitments

Thirst for power and relevance could make Ghani into a significant spoiler for the Afghan people

Sustainability of the Afghan peace hinges upon consistent monitoring by all stakeholders

Essentially, the US has left the future of Afghanistan, its governance and political setup in the hands of the Taliban

The United States and the Afghan Taliban are set to sign a historic deal in Doha today

Initially, Ghani was reluctant to send a delegation to meet the Taliban

A major issue that might derail the peace plan is the inability of the US to adhere to the schedule of withdrawal

This historic deal sees the Pentagon pulling thousands of troops from Afghanistan

The invitation was extended by Qatar’s ambassador in a meeting with Qureshi at the Foreign Office

Foreign minister says ‘historic breakthrough’ couldn’t have been achieved without Islamabad’s efforts

One of the afghans says that he wants to go to Nuristan, run, laugh, sing, dance, whistle and eat yogurt

Since the US invasion in 2001, there has only been one other pause in the fighting

Nepalese delegation asks Pakistani activists to join global march's culmination in Geneva

Says next phase will be a ceasefire, followed by a possible agreement between the US, Taliban

Hopes of a breakthrough this week in the thorny issue of carving out states were stillborn

He says the test of the Taliban's sincerity will be their willingness to accept elections

The impossible task of fence-mending between arch enemies

On sidelines, the premier will hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders including US President Donald Trump

Taliban also agreed to scale down military operations in days leading up to the signing of the agreement

'Our council has agreed to a ceasefire the day the peace accord is signed,' says a senior Taliban commander

Iranian diplomat suggests regional dialogue can deliver peace

Reaching out for an elusive peace without weighing consequences is like trying to race a cart with square wheels

Spokesperson says Pakistan took diplomatic initiative on its own

He prays for children suffering from war and conflicts in various countries of the world

Over 100 civilians and security personnel have been killed in the conflict-battered country since Friday

Pakistan hopes talks between the US and Taliban will resume soon: FM Qureshi