Governance & Politics
‘Date, venue for high level govt-Taliban meeting yet to be decided’
KABUL (Pajhwok): The government is waiting for the time and place of a next round of peace talks at a higher level as the...
Society
Balkh: War victims seek greater say in peace talks
MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): Some residents of northern Balkh province on Saturday said those suffered the most in the country’s long-running conflict should be given a greater
Governance & Politics
Delay in peace efforts provides opportunity for spoilers: Khalilzad
KABUL (Pajhwok): US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Process Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad has held a video meeting with President Ashraf Ghani and Head of High
Governance & Politics
Khalilzad hails Islamabad’s role in Afghan peace process
KABUL Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad during meetings with Pakistani civil and military leadership thanked Islamabad efforts for advancing Afghan peace process, a statement from
Governance & Politics
UNAMA head meets Mullah Beradar in Doha, discusses peace process
KABUL Abdul Ghani Beradar and discussed matters related to peace process. In a tweet, the UNAMA said: “Deborah Lyons had a cordial initial meeting
Governance & Politics
Taliban free 48 government prisoners in Herat province
KABUL Qatar Office spokesperson on Friday announced releasing 48 government prisoners in western Herat province. Suhail Shaheen in a tweet said: “As part of
Governance & Politics
Past gains won’t be sacrificed for peace: Miller
MAZAR-I-SHARIF (Pajhwok): NATO could not win and reach power through violence. He made these remarks during a meeting with 209th Shahin Military Corps’ commander Gen.
Governance & Politics
Global group being created in support of peace process
KABUL (Pajhwok): An international group would be formed to support the Afghan peace process and forge global consensus, the Ministry of Peace Affairs announced on
Governance & Politics
Youths gather in Kabul, urge more peace efforts
KABUL (Pajhwok): The youth from 22 provinces attended a gathering in capital Kabul on Thursday and urged further efforts at achieving sustainable peace in the
Governance & Politics
Mohib, Blake discuss peace process, regional situation
KABUL Alison Blake for a meeting at his office, a statement from the National Security Council said on Wednesday. Their discussions were centered at the
Governance & Politics
Taliban’s rejection of ceasefire to derail talks: US
KABUL’s refusal to declare a 10-day ceasefire, US negotiators have reportedly warned the insurgent group. A Saudi-based newspaper quoted an unnamed Taliban source as saying
