Taliban Talks
"Khalilzad is engaging on this daily ... and progress is being made,”says US State Department spokesman Palladino.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:27am
“Despite ups and downs, we kept things on track and made real strides," tweets US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad.
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Taliban spokesperson says "there is a possibility we will reach some results".
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Taliban say they will also meet PM Imran Khan for “comprehensive discussions” about bilateral affairs with Afghanistan.
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Taliban leader says Pakistan has kept "unprecedented pressure" on militants and their relatives over past few months.
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It was the second time President Ashraf Ghani was frozen out of such talks in recent weeks.
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Elephant in the room is President Ghani, whose US-backed govt has not been invited to the table despite efforts.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:51am
I can’t see this as anything more than an effort to put lipstick on what will be a US withdrawal: Ryan Crocker.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Will the Taliban agree to a ceasefire and sit across the table with the Kabul government?
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:52am
While genuine peace in Afghanistan may still be far off, the developments are encouraging.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:54am
US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is in Kabul to secure cooperation from Afghan president.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:42am
A rundown of the status of the talks and what can be expected in the future.
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Afghan Taliban spokesperson says talks have resumed after US agreement to "end invasion of Afghanistan".
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PM Khan, President Ghani agree to resolve all outstanding issues; COAS assures US envoy of efforts for stability.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Gen Bipin Rawat says peace in Afghanistan in the interest of India, Pakistan and the region.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:53am
Afghan Taliban want talks to be held in Qatar to fend off Riyadh's efforts to include Afghan govt in negotiations.
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Foreign minister says Pakistan has been successful in maintaining its neutrality.
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Zalmay Khalilzad's comments come after his meeting with Taliban representatives.
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Khalilzad meets COAS Gen Bajwa before leaving for Kabul to take Afghan leadership on board
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Taliban have refused to meet directly with the Afghan government, terming it as a puppet of the US.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Imran says Americans used to ask Pakistan to ‘do more’, but now due to clear stand taken by PTI govt they want ...
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:58am
Envoy asks militants to try to come to power by contesting election, not by using force.
Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:56am
A PUBLICLY acknowledged meeting between a US envoy and the Afghan Taliban is perhaps another sign that the US is, at...
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