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FO says Indian will not be allowed to hire foreign lawyer in Jadhav case

Heads of delegations reiterated the need for patience and tolerance, says Afghan govt negotiator

There have been increased attacks in Afghanistan — a reminder that several parties also need to be dealt with

Afghan defence ministry spokesperson says contrary to expectations Taliban attacks are still going in high numbers

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

Premier Imran welcomes start of intra-Afghan talks in Doha

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

Despite the impending US troop withdrawal, Washington remains a power player and is pushing hard to get the talks done

Peace in Afghanistan is very crucial for regional stability, says FM Qureshi

Prisoners release is completed and there is no excuse for delaying the talks, says Afghan govt spokesperson

UN will be working with international partners to support and host countries throughout process, says Deborah Lyons

Says it had released 400 Taliban prisoners under an exchange deal with the militants

Premier warns the world of serious implications if Pakistan, India were to break out in conflict over Kashmir 

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

Taliban have made only vague comments about women's rights, saying these will be protected through Islamic values

APAPPS will review implementation status of earlier discussions and decisions during meeting, says FO

Kabul's lead negotiator announces breakthrough after phone call with Prime Minister Imran Khan

FM says Pakistan is trying to move the intra-Afghan dialogue forward as soon as possible

Afghan Taliban spokesperson says talks with Pakistan focused on establishing peace and security in war-torn country

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

In Afghanistan, in just the last 12 months alone, the Kabul regime has changed stances and faces so many times

FM Qureshi urges all sides to seize ‘historic opportunity’

Blast came as a Taliban delegation visited the Pakistani capital to discuss a peace process

If intra-Afghan dialogue fails, poverty, violence, political instability will turn the country into a living hell

Afghan National Army units claim to have thwarted major Taliban onslaughts in various provinces

In the long list of US/NATO failures, counter-narcotics and counterinsurgency strategies never complemented each other

US Ambassador Paul Jones calls on General Qamar on his farewell visit

Merger between the militant outfits is aimed at restarting terrorist activity against Pakistan

Both sides must engage in a long discussion over governance systems and Taliban’s role in a new dispensation

Gunmen opened fire on Fawzia Koofi when she was returning from a meeting in Parwan province

Group of 80 prisoners was released on August 13

Attack comes after government accuses Taliban of killing 121 civilians and ahead of expected new stage in peace talks

We are ready to sit for talks within a week from when we see our prisoners released says Taliban

Pakistani official says major hurdle in way of peace dialogue was removed and talks could begin week in Doha

With the release, the Afghan government will fulfil its pledge to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners

Grand assembly tells govt to free remaining 400 Taliban prisoners, supports call for permanent cease-fire

Thousands of Afghan elders to consult over fate of captive Taliban insurgents during traditional ‘Loya Jirga’

'US and allies agree that it would be insane to let some of the most dreaded Taliban fighters walk out freely'

Neither Pakistan nor India should think of Afghanistan as a buffer state

Explosion targeted Afghan security forces in Pul-e-Alan; civilian casualties are also feared

If someone is treated like an enemy, they become the enemy

Taliban spokesperson orders fighters to refrain from carrying out any operation against the enemy

Civilian deaths and injuries down by 13% in first six months of this year, says UN mission in Afghanistan

Air strike was carried out during ceremony and civilians who participated were among those killed, says governor

Taliban claims responsibility for attacks, warns Kabul 'not to create hurdles' in the peace process

Army launches operations after dozens of security personnel killed in recent Taliban attacks

US domestically designated Noor Wali as a terrorist in Sept 2019

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