Taliban Talks
The threat of religious militancy is not going away any time soon; expecting a two-decade long conflict to be fixed with interventions spanning weeks or months is somewhat delusional.
Updated 20 Nov, 2025 01:02pm
Says decision was taken after its members were targeted in a "series of non-stop attacks" in Bannu's Lakki Marwat district.
Updated 28 Nov, 2022 11:13pm
Envoy Thomas West dismisses suggestion Washington needs Pakistan’s airspace to reach Afghanistan.
Updated 23 Oct, 2022 07:51am
Some $9bn in reserves have been held outside Afghanistan, including $7bn in US, since the Taliban overran Kabul last August.
Published 26 Jul, 2022 03:10pm
Afghan Taliban’s acting PM Mullah Akhund helping with "peace talks"; sources say both sides agreed to pursue negotiations.
Updated 31 May, 2022 02:17pm
Report by UNSC sanctions committee on Afghan Taliban says banned group remains persistent threat to Pakistan’s security.
Updated 29 May, 2022 07:34am
The US and Taliban officials are meeting in Doha next week.
Updated 26 Nov, 2021 07:59am
The two sides will discuss “our vital national interests” which include counterterrorism operations against IS, says spokesperson.
Updated 24 Nov, 2021 07:53pm
Al Jazeera, AFP quote Kabul govt sources, claim proposal submitted in Doha to allow Taliban share in power if they end violence.
Published 12 Aug, 2021 05:21pm
The eight-member delegation will include senior Afghan peace official Abdullah Abdullah and former president Hamid Karzai.
Updated 14 Jul, 2021 08:23am
The assault came around the same time as an Afghan govt delegation met with Taliban representatives in Iran.
Published 07 Jul, 2021 05:13pm
Shared interest in Afghanistan cannot become the sole reason for a long-term strategic partnership between Pakistan and US.
Published 27 Jun, 2021 08:01am
Imran regrets Modi govt not interested in normalisation of ties.
Updated 26 Jun, 2021 06:59pm
Troika urges Afghan government to "engage openly" with the Taliban regarding a negotiated settlement.
Published 01 May, 2021 01:19pm
US State Department spokesman Ned Price did not confirm the postponement, but said broader diplomatic efforts will continue.
Updated 21 Apr, 2021 09:44am
Ghani’s plan will be presented as a counter to proposals put forward by Washington.
Updated 05 Apr, 2021 08:55am
US president cites “tactical reasons”, says “it's hard to get those troops out” .
Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Washington has encouraged the Afghan leadership to work towards establishing an “inclusive” government.
Updated 16 Mar, 2021 09:28am
Turkey says it’s ready to host peace talks.
Updated 13 Mar, 2021 08:38am
US secretary of state says conference will aim to establish a three-month period of “reduction in violence”.
Updated 08 Mar, 2021 08:02am
President Ghani says his government is ready for talks on fresh elections.
Updated 07 Mar, 2021 07:56am
US envoy is also expected to visit regional countries.
Updated 02 Mar, 2021 07:38am
“Political decisions cannot be made in a vacuum," says Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Updated 01 Feb, 2021 08:53am
US state secretary reiterates desire for Afghan leaders to support this historic opportunity for peace.
Published 29 Jan, 2021 02:09pm
"The US strategy supports the continuation of war and bloodshed among various Afghan groups," says Iranian official.
Updated 28 Jan, 2021 09:31am
The two sides have been meeting in Doha since September in a US-backed effort to contain violence in their country.
Updated 27 Jan, 2021 08:58am
FM Qureshi says progress in dialogue will “facilitate a reduction in violence, leading to a ceasefire”.
Updated 26 Jan, 2021 07:35am
Washington wants to check that the Taliban are “living up to [their] commitments", says NSC spokesperson.
Published 23 Jan, 2021 04:20pm
Foreign minister says US President Joe Biden "should realise there is an opportunity in Afghanistan".
Published 22 Jan, 2021 04:11pm
Months of deliberations between the two sides have yielded little so far.
Updated 06 Jan, 2021 07:22am
