Taliban Talks
US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Amb Zalmay Khalilzad meets COAS Gen Bajwa.
Updated 05 Jan, 2021 07:32am
Pakistan urges both sides to show wisdom during the critical phase of negotiations.
Updated 28 Dec, 2020 08:04am
They discussed the ongoing talks with the Taliban.
Updated 23 Dec, 2020 09:45am
Imran Khan expresses concern over high levels of violence in Afghanistan, calls on "all sides" to work to reduce it.
Updated 10 Feb, 2021 03:14am
FM Qureshi says Taliban keen to make peace talks fruitful.
Updated 17 Dec, 2020 08:26am
The latest visit by the Taliban team comes in the backdrop of a 20-day break in intra-Afghan talks and upcoming transition in US.
Updated 17 Dec, 2020 08:23am
The visit is taking place on the Pakistan government’s invitation, according to a Taliban spokesperson.
Published 16 Dec, 2020 07:11am
The warring sides have been engaged in direct talks since September at a luxury hotel in Doha.
Updated 15 Dec, 2020 09:20am
Matters of mutual interest including the overall regional security situation were discussed, the ISPR says.
Updated 15 Dec, 2020 08:00am
Resolution condemns the high rate of continued violence.
Updated 12 Dec, 2020 10:02am
“This agreement demonstrates that the negotiating parties can agree on tough issues,” says Khalilzad.
Published 02 Dec, 2020 08:05pm
It is up to the Afghan parties to make the tough compromises needed to secure a settlement.
Updated 30 Nov, 2020 11:43am
US diplomat tells Afghan govt side he is "most interested" in their view on how to increase probability of a successful outcome.
Updated 22 Nov, 2020 10:03am
Says he is confident US will continue to support peace talks between Afghan govt and Taliban during Biden's administration.
Published 21 Nov, 2020 08:41pm
Afghanistan, Pakistan agree on "shared vision" for peace and stability in both countries and the region.
Updated 19 Nov, 2020 09:21pm
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says Afghans have ‘historic opportunity’ to work together.
Updated 25 Oct, 2020 09:36am
The ambush came despite Taliban assurances to Washington last week that they would reduce bloodshed.
Updated 22 Oct, 2020 09:22am
“At present too many Afghans are dying; with the reset, we expect that number to drop significantly," says Khalilzad.
Updated 16 Oct, 2020 09:03am
The Taliban assault on Helmand province tests the resolve of the government at the start of talks to end the 19-year war.
Updated 14 Oct, 2020 09:09am
Minister says Pakistan being viewed as "the solution, not the problem" in Afghanistan due to successful narrative building.
Updated 15 Oct, 2020 04:14pm
Trump's tweet saying US troops will be back by Christmas has taken NSC, State Department and Pentagon by surprise.
Published 09 Oct, 2020 04:12pm
“The ground rules will serve as a foundation as both sides are making an effort to prevent a collapse,” says official.
Updated 07 Oct, 2020 10:05am
Says ground prepared for turning page in bilateral ties.
Updated 02 Oct, 2020 09:33am
Taliban had insisted on strict adherence to Hanafi school of Sunni Islamic jurisprudence.
Updated 01 Oct, 2020 10:10am
Abdullah sees Pakistan’s key role in Afghan peace.
Updated 30 Sep, 2020 12:33pm
Seven women, five children and two men died when their vehicle detonated an explosive device in Daikundi province.
Published 29 Sep, 2020 03:34pm
The path to peace will not be easy.
Published 28 Sep, 2020 08:49am
Premier warns against regional spoilers, says Pakistan will not know real peace until there is peace in Afghanistan as well.
Updated 27 Sep, 2020 03:24pm
Says discussions with the Taliban in Qatar so far have been positive.
Updated 23 Sep, 2020 09:54am
The foreign militants issue will certainly come under discussion in the intra-Afghan dialogue at some point.
Updated 20 Sep, 2020 12:39pm
