Peace

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