Discord on intra-Afghan talks, truce hold up deal in Doha "Khalilzad is engaging on this daily ... and progress is being made,”says US State Department spokesman Palladino. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:27am
Longest US-Taliban peace talks see 'progress' in Qatar “Despite ups and downs, we kept things on track and made real strides," tweets US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad. Published 13 Mar, 2019 12:07am
US envoy Khalilzad thanks Pakistan as Taliban leaders arrive in Qatar for peace talks Taliban spokesperson says "there is a possibility we will reach some results". Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:54am
Afghan Taliban announce talks with US in Islamabad: spokesman Taliban say they will also meet PM Imran Khan for “comprehensive discussions” about bilateral affairs with Afghanistan. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:58am
Pakistan in behind-the-scenes push to aid US-Taliban talks Taliban leader says Pakistan has kept "unprecedented pressure" on militants and their relatives over past few months. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:55am
Taliban say Moscow talks with Afghan politicians 'very successful' It was the second time President Ashraf Ghani was frozen out of such talks in recent weeks. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:53am
Afghan Taliban take centre stage as Kabul cut out of peace talks 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
US-Taliban talks cause for cautious optimism: experts 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
Talking Afghan peace Will the Taliban agree to a ceasefire and sit across the table with the Kabul government? Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:52am
Taliban-US talks While genuine peace in Afghanistan may still be far off, the developments are encouraging. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:54am
Taliban, US, Pakistan hail progress in peace talks US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is in Kabul to secure cooperation from Afghan president. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:42am
US-Taliban talks: As hopes rise of a deal, what comes next? A rundown of the status of the talks and what can be expected in the future. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:55am
Afghan Taliban resume peace talks with US envoy in Qatar Afghan Taliban spokesperson says talks have resumed after US agreement to "end invasion of Afghanistan". Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:55am
Pakistan steps up efforts to salvage stalled US-Taliban talks PM Khan, President Ghani agree to resolve all outstanding issues; COAS assures US envoy of efforts for stability. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Peace talks with Taliban welcome as long as there are no preconditions: Indian army chief Gen Bipin Rawat says peace in Afghanistan in the interest of India, Pakistan and the region. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:53am
Taliban seek venue change for peace talks with US Afghan Taliban want talks to be held in Qatar to fend off Riyadh's efforts to include Afghan govt in negotiations. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:53am
Pakistan being praised for role in US-Taliban talks: Qureshi Foreign minister says Pakistan has been successful in maintaining its neutrality. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:58am
US envoy questions Afghan Taliban’s desire for peace Zalmay Khalilzad's comments come after his meeting with Taliban representatives. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:58am
US terms peace talks with Taliban ‘productive’ Khalilzad meets COAS Gen Bajwa before leaving for Kabul to take Afghan leadership on board Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:55am
Taliban say talks focused on US withdrawal from Afghanistan Taliban have refused to meet directly with the Afghan government, terming it as a puppet of the US. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:57am
Pakistan-aided US-Taliban talks set to begin: PM 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
Kabul pushes Afghan Taliban for peace talks Envoy asks militants to try to come to power by contesting election, not by using force. Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:56am
US-Taliban talks A PUBLICLY acknowledged meeting between a US envoy and the Afghan Taliban is perhaps another sign that the US is, at... Updated 13 Mar, 2019 10:55am
