US-Taliban talks stumble over troop withdrawal
–Taliban spokesman says ‘if we are not able to finalise it in this round, then … peace would be far away rather than being closer’ KABUL: Talks between the Taliban and the…
New round of US-Taliban talks starts in Doha
DOHA: A new round of peace talks between the Taliban and the US got underway in Qatar on Wednesday, as the foes continue to seek a way out of America’s longest war.…
Talks in trouble as Taliban slam Afghan guest list
DOHA: An upcoming conference between Afghan representatives and the Taliban appeared to be in trouble Wednesday even before it begins, with the militants deriding Kabul’s plan to send 250 delegates — several…
Afghan envoy ‘summoned’ to State Dept over public criticism of Taliban talks
WASHINGTON: A close aide to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday sparked a diplomatic spat with the United States by offering tough criticism of Washington’s talks with the Taliban. The advisor, Hamdullah Mohib,…
US-Taliban talks will be affected if India ‘acts irresponsibly over Pulwama attack’
KABUL: Pakistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan said on Tuesday that peace talks between the United States and Afghan Taliban would be affected if India resorted to violence against Pakistan in response to a deadly…
Pakistan to host US-Taliban talks on Feb 18
ISLAMABAD: Taliban negotiators will meet their United States (US) counterparts on February 18 in Islamabad as part of accelerating efforts to end more than 17 years of war in Afghanistan, Taliban spokesperson…
Afghan Taliban to regard Pakistan as a brother if in power, says spokesperson
–Rules out Pakistan’s involvement in talks, says talks are Taliban’s own initiative –Says Afghanistan will have a Shariah-compliant constitution –Says Taliban would not allow anyone to harm others from Afghan soil Afghan…
US envoy confirms ‘draft framework’ with Taliban
WASHINGTON: The US and the Taliban have drafted the framework of a deal which could pave the way for peace talks with Kabul, Washington’s main negotiator was quoted as saying Monday, but…
Taliban kill over 126 amid push for peace talks
–The militant outfit claims killing 190 while confirming second round of talks with US officials in Doha WARDAK/DOHA: Not only Afghan Taliban are keeping Afghan government out of talks held between them and…
US, Taliban talks hit a snag
–Both parties cancel talks in Qatar after failing to agree on agenda –Taliban claim US not serious regarding prisoner exchange, won’t agree to ceasefire unless major gains on ground achieved –Probable peace…
Taliban seek venue change for peace talks with US
–Taliban leadership says cannot afford to meet Afghan govt delegation at this point PESHAWAR: The Taliban will not attend planned peace talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia this month, and want…