US invites Iran to Afghan peace talks
Khalilzad says Washington is willing to invest in infrastructure projects linking Central Asia to Pakistan.
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A political settlement will require tough compromises by both the Afghan government and the Taliban
The path to peace will not be easy.
A hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan would be unwise, writes PM in op-ed
Premier warns against regional spoilers, says Pakistan will not know real peace until there is peace in Afghanistan as well.
Iran ready to help with Afghan peace talks: envoy
Calls for end to external interventions in war-torn country.
Fighting persists in Afghanistan despite peace talks
Baradar, Abdullah meet Qatar’s emir separately.
Afghan peace talks begin amid calls for ceasefire
Afghan peace council chief Abdullah says Kabul joining negotiation with ‘good intentions’.
Warring Afghans meet in Doha to find peace after decades of war
FM Qureshi terms development as "historic occasion" and a "major step forward" by the Afghans in their struggle for peace.
Intra-Afghan peace talks set to begin in Doha
Members of Taliban delegation return to Qatari capital after visit to Pakistan.
US appreciates Islamabad's role in Afghan peace process: Wells
"Pakistan has important leverage to promote lasting security and stability in Afghanistan," says Alice Wells.
No Syria-type pullout planned for Afghanistan: Pentagon chief
Esper says America maintains a “longstanding commitment” to Afghanistan.
Awan dismisses reports of meeting between PM Imran, Taliban
"The Taliban delegation didn't call on the prime minister. All news published and aired in this regard are baseless."
Taliban worries loom as Afghanistan prepares to vote for a president
Militants hold more territory now than at any time since 2001.
Moscow holds Taliban talks
“The Russian side stressed the need to relaunch negotiations between the United States and the Taliban movement.”
Afghan election back in spotlight after Trump's Taliban tweets
“The Taliban will do everything possible to disrupt the election, we expect more violence,” says an analyst.
Afghan Taliban sends warning to Trump in bitter exchange
Taliban spokesperson says Trump has yet to grasp the type of nation he is dealing with.
Other countries must shoulder fight against extremist militant groups, says Trump
Singles out India and Pakistan as frontline countries that are doing little to nothing to fight militant groups.
US, Taliban push for peace in second day of talks
A Taliban source says efforts are underway to organise a direct meeting between Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Baradar.
US enhances engagement with Pakistan
Sources say if the Doha talks lead to an agreement between the US and Taliban, Trump may visit Islamabad.
Troop pullout remains key to Doha peace deal
Taliban claim to have an agreement with US negotiators on 80pc issues, ready for intra-Afghan dialogue in next phase.
Taliban reject direct talks with Afghan government
An Afghan minister had earlier said direct talks with the Taliban would take place "in the coming two weeks".