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Govt asked to share details of Afghan process with parliament
PML-N leader says Pakistan might not have ideal relations with Afghanistan if the Taliban come to power.
PAK AFGHAN RELATIONS
PAK AFGHAN RELATIONS
'I'm ready for talks ─ are they?': FM Qureshi throws down gauntlet on dialogue with Delhi
"Give Kashmiris the right to self-determination, and whatever they decide, Pakistan will accept."
How can Afghanistan achieve sustainable peace?
If there is no Afghan reconciliation, the greatest impact will be felt by Pakistan.
Editorial: What is the way forward for Afghanistan?
A multiethnic democratic Afghanistan that protects the rights of all minority groups is the objective here.
‘US has broken taboo of not talking to Taliban’
Americans now want less to do in region, says scholar Vali Nasr at Adab Festival.
‘Motivated statements’ to affect Afghan peace efforts, US warned
FO spokesman says no restrictions on Aasia Bibi’s movement.
Pakistan warns US against 'harmful' allegations of providing 'safe havens to militants'
Says matters between Afghan government and Taliban are "their business".
Pakistan holds 'keys to war', says Afghan president
Ghani also questions religious legitimacy of Taliban, who have repeatedly refused to hold direct peace talks with Kabul.
Challenges in South Asia to grow due to elections in Afghanistan, India: US report
US national intelligence director predicts Pakistan "will frustrate US counter-terrorism efforts against Taliban".
US-Taliban talks cause for cautious optimism: experts
I can’t see this as anything more than an effort to put lipstick on what will be a US withdrawal: Ryan Crocker.
Pakistan, Russia agree to coordinate efforts for Afghan peace
Russian ambassador says Pakistan and Russia are important stakeholders in regional peace.
US, Taliban have agreed on all key issues: Khalilzad
US special envoy says talks are heading in the right direction
US envoy Khalilzad briefs Afghan President Ghani on talks with Taliban
US envoy says no progress on ceasefire or Taliban demand for withdrawal of foreign troops: Ghani's office.
Work on 900km Pak-Afghan border fence completed: army
ISPR chief says Pakistan has played role in Afghan reconciliation process.
Pakistan shuts Mazar-i-Sharif consulate after botched attack
Consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif will remain closed for visa services till provision of foolproof security.
Taliban, US, Pakistan hail progress in peace talks
US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is in Kabul to secure cooperation from Afghan president.
Regional peace not possible without dialogue: FM Qureshi
Foreign minister to visit Muscat and London over next couple of weeks.
Mullah Baradar to lead Taliban in talks with US
Barader, who was released from Pakistani prison in 2018, authorised to lead political team, take decisions: sources.
US withdrawal to drag neighbours back into Afghan war, warns report
Report argues that Afghanistan's neighbours, including Pakistan, have a history of backing various ethnic groups.
FM Qureshi assures US envoy Khalilzad of Pakistan's continued efforts for Afghan peace
Pak, US discuss progress achieved in Afghan reconciliation process so far.
Pakistan rules out India’s role in Afghan peace process
PM Imran Khan to visit Qatar from Jan 21-22, says FO spokesman.
Pakistan steps up efforts to salvage stalled US-Taliban talks
PM Khan, President Ghani agree to resolve all outstanding issues; COAS assures US envoy of efforts for stability.
Afghan president thanks PM Khan for Pakistan's 'sincere facilitation' of peace efforts
President Ghani and Imran Khan both invite each other to visit their respective countries.
US, Pakistan agree intra-Afghan dialogue vital for peace in Afghanistan
US special envoy Khalilzad meets the foreign secretary and army chief during his fifth visit to the region.
Islamabad, Kabul agree on prisoner exchange
Afghan ambassador urges his countrymen to stop living as refugees and return to Afghanistan.
Pakistan should strengthen ties with neighbours instead of US: Hina Rabbani Khar
US doesn't deserve as much importance as it is given in Pakistan because our economy does not depend on US aid: Khar.
Islamabad wants Taliban to negotiate with Afghan govt
Qureshi says outsiders can do little to help Afghans overcome war if they do not sit together.
US special envoy Khalilzad embarks on 4-country tour for Afghan peace efforts
Khalilzad, who is leading an intra-agency delegation, will visit Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and China in 2 week trip.
Army affirms support for regional peace initiatives
Afghan president’s special envoy meets Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
Editorial: PM Khan's engagement in foreign ties is welcome
Govt must protect own interests abroad, and at home it must be more transparent about financial assistance it receives.