Trends - afghan peace

Intra-Afghan peace talks set to begin in Doha

Members of Taliban delegation return to Qatari capital after visit to Pakistan.

Updated 06 Sep, 2020 08:20am

"Pakistan has important leverage to promote lasting security and stability in Afghanistan," says Alice Wells.

Published 25 Jan, 2020 01:17pm

Esper says America maintains a “longstanding commitment” to Afghanistan.

Published 21 Oct, 2019 09:03pm

"The Taliban delegation didn't call on the prime minister. All news published and aired in this regard are baseless."

Updated 04 Oct, 2019 01:44pm

Militants hold more territory now than at any time since 2001.

Updated 28 Sep, 2019 08:01am

“The Russian side stressed the need to relaunch negotiations between the United States and the Taliban movement.”

Published 14 Sep, 2019 11:15pm

“The Taliban will do everything possible to disrupt the election, we expect more violence,” says an analyst.

Published 13 Sep, 2019 09:36pm

Taliban spokesperson says Trump has yet to grasp the type of nation he is dealing with.

Updated 12 Sep, 2019 10:21pm

Singles out India and Pakistan as frontline countries that are doing little to nothing to fight militant groups.

Updated 22 Aug, 2019 11:14am

A Taliban source says efforts are underway to organise a direct meeting between Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Baradar.

Updated 04 Aug, 2019 01:47pm

Sources say if the Doha talks lead to an agreement between the US and Taliban, Trump may visit Islamabad.

Published 04 Aug, 2019 07:05am

Taliban claim to have an agreement with US negotiators on 80pc issues, ready for intra-Afghan dialogue in next phase.

Updated 04 Aug, 2019 08:00am

An Afghan minister had earlier said direct talks with the Taliban would take place "in the coming two weeks".

Updated 28 Jul, 2019 12:54pm