Afghan Peace Process

Dozens of civilians have died in the battle for Lashkar Gah, a city of 200,000 people that would be the Afghan Taliban’s biggest urban prize since they launched a nationwide …

Explosion occurs near diplomatic quarters and busy market square. No militant group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Clashes between Afghan forces and Taliban have intensified.

Put Afghanistan’s interests above yours, Khalilzad tells Taliban, Afghan govt. Khalilzad concerned by “lack of progress” in peace talks between the Taliban and Afghan govt. “There cannot be peace without …

ISLAMABAD: Frustrated with the attitude of the Afghan government, Pakistan has given up its plan to host Afghan Peace Conference involving Afghanistan’s political leadership. The plan has been quietly shelved, …

The US State Department was expected to announce the setting-up of the so-called Priority Two refugee programme on Monday.

Pakistan wants peace and a stable government in Afghanistan, says Fawad Chaudhry. Pakistan is not supporting or strengthening any one group in Afghanistan, says information minister. A stable Afghanistan is …

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday welcomed China’s engagement with the Taliban, underscoring the importance of Beijing’s role in the Afghan peace process. “We believe that China being a neighbouring …

Afghan peace is more vital for Pakistan than any other country, says PM Imran Khan. Pakistan’s future economic policies depend on Afghan peace, says premier. India has violated UN resolutions …

Pakistan’s top diplomat in Afghanistan arrives in Islamabad. Kabul has called back its envoy and senior diplomats from Islamabad following the alleged abduction of the daughter of ambassador Najib Alikhil. …

Representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban met in Doha for talks on Saturday, AFP correspondents said, as violence rages in the country with foreign forces almost entirely withdrawn. The two sides have …