Taliban Talks
The Taliban leaders refuse to talk to Ghani's government, denouncing it as a US puppet.
Published 27 Oct, 2019 02:17pm
Says the US, regional countries want a political settlement of the Afghan conflict.
Updated 27 Oct, 2019 09:21am
Diplomats from US, Pakistan, China and Russia hold talks on Afghan peace in Moscow.
Updated 26 Oct, 2019 08:27am
Pakistan had participated in an earlier round of the meeting held in Beijing in July.
Published 23 Oct, 2019 01:40pm
Last month a Taliban delegation visited Beijing for talks with government officials.
Published 23 Oct, 2019 10:31am
Before departing on his latest peace offensive, Khalilzad consulted senior US military leaders in Washington.
Updated 22 Oct, 2019 09:00am
The congressional visit coincides with one by US Defence Secretary Mark Esper.
Published 21 Oct, 2019 10:17am
The aim is to still get a peace agreement at some point, a political agreement. That's the best way forward: Mark Esper.
Published 20 Oct, 2019 06:24pm
The deal, which had been in its final stages before being called off, included no immediate, comprehensive ceasefire.
Published 20 Oct, 2019 05:44pm
Pakistan should avoid giving the impression that it can deliver the Taliban to the negotiating table.
Published 16 Oct, 2019 07:10am
Diplomatic sources in Washington say Pakistan is playing a key role in these talks that aim to end the Afghan war.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 09:14am
The Taliban must reconsider their approach to sheltering foreign militants.
Published 13 Oct, 2019 11:28am
Afghan Taliban officials say they have released three Indian engineers.
Published 07 Oct, 2019 10:09am
Apparently, the Taliban have not yet worked out a post-peace deal strategy.
Published 06 Oct, 2019 07:02am
Delegation discusses regional situation, Afghan peace process and other issues of mutual interest.
Updated 04 Oct, 2019 10:42am
Arrangements being finalised for Taliban delegation's meeting with Foreign Minister Qureshi: Foreign Office.
Updated 03 Oct, 2019 08:53am
The trip follows voting in the Afghan presidential elections held on Sept 28.
Published 02 Oct, 2019 07:04am
The meeting comes after Trump’s eleventh-hour cancellation of the negotiations between the US and the Taliban.
Updated 23 Sep, 2019 08:45am
Afghans are hopeful that the elections will lead to the second peaceful transfer of power in their history.
Updated 20 Sep, 2019 09:07am
On Monday, Taliban spokesman in Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, said the delegation was in Iran.
Updated 18 Sep, 2019 08:53am
Similar visits planned for China, Iran and Central Asian states.
Updated 15 Sep, 2019 07:50am
The move comes as the militant group looks to bolster regional support, with visits also planned for other countries.
Updated 14 Sep, 2019 01:56pm
This is the committee’s first subpoena since Democrats took control of the House of Representatives in January.
Updated 14 Sep, 2019 08:08am
Envoy tells UNSC that Islamabad remains committed to the safe, dignified and voluntary repatriation of refugees.
Updated 13 Sep, 2019 07:56am
Dr Faisal says both ministers "expressed solidarity with Pakistan and support for the Kashmir cause".
Updated 02 Jan, 2020 01:01pm
There is no immediate indication as to whether and when these peace negotiations might resume.
Updated 12 Sep, 2019 07:59am
Calling off the talks will hardly lead to the change in the current situation that the Americans are hoping for.
Published 11 Sep, 2019 07:32am
Signs are process of reconciliation will continue.
Updated 10 Sep, 2019 08:14am
Trump administration walking away from a deal is a development that all parties are now hurrying to digest.
Published 09 Sep, 2019 03:37pm
Cites Kabul bombing as reason for decision; Taliban express disappointment, Pakistan urges resumption of negotiations.
Updated 09 Sep, 2019 10:58am
