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Taliban must face consequences for calling off peace talks: US
The Taliban must "face the consequences" for calling off peace talks with the Afghan government, the US said today as it once again asked Pakistan to go after terrorists that threaten its neighbours.
Apr 28, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
Pakistan, China, US join Afghan peace talks
The Taliban will not attend the talks.
Jan 18, 2016, 15:41 PM IST
Four-nation meeting in Kabul seeks to revive Taliban talks
A second round of four-country talks aimed at reviving peace negotiations with the Taliban began in Kabul today, even as the insurgents wage an unprecedented winter campaign of violence across Afghanistan.
Jan 18, 2016, 14:34 PM IST
Pakistan hails Afghan peace talks as breakthrough
Pakistan on Thursday described peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban it had hosted this week as a major "breakthrough".
Jul 09, 2015, 22:54 PM IST
Pakistan welcomes Afghan peace talks
Pakistan Thursday welcomed the "prospects" of peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban saying political solution is the only solution to the problem.
Feb 26, 2015, 20:40 PM IST
Taliban fronting `smooth speaking envoys` ahead of Afghan peace talks: Report
When the Taliban opened their political office in Qatar last week, it was the first time in many years that the world got to see members of the insurgents` inner circle - urbane and educated.
Jun 26, 2013, 14:45 PM IST
Taliban reject claims they may cancel Qatar talks
The Taliban rejected reports that they may cancel peace talks with the US and the Afghan governments over criticism of the insurgents` office that opened in Qatar last week.
Jun 23, 2013, 12:34 PM IST
Spat over Qatar office is Taliban`s `first test` of commitment to peace talks: Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said disagreement over the Taliban office in Qatar is the `very first test` of the Islamic militant movement`s commitment to peace talks.
Jun 23, 2013, 12:04 PM IST
Afghan peace talks should not cross `red lines`: India
India has cautioned Afghanistan over peace talks with the Taliban, saying the new initiative should not violate the "red lines".
Jun 20, 2013, 11:59 AM IST
Obama hopes Afghan peace talks will go on
US President Barack Obama said Wednesday he always expected "friction" at Afghan reconciliation talks but voiced hope they could still take place despite a row over the name of a new Taliban office in Doha.
Jun 19, 2013, 18:13 PM IST
Taliban opens office in Qatar for Afghan peace talks
Obama and Karzai said that they would support an office in Doha for the purpose of negotiations.
Jan 16, 2013, 15:07 PM IST
US offers `sugarcoated` Taliban deal to revive Afg
US officials are hoping the prisoner exchange would open the door to peace talks between militants and Afghan govt.
Aug 09, 2012, 00:25 AM IST
US agrees to allow Haqqanis as part of Afghan talks
The US’ move is in stark contrast to its earlier policy of resisting talks with the Haqqani network.
Jan 09, 2012, 11:47 AM IST
`Karzai concerned over role in Afghan peace talks`
The hardline Islamists announced this week that they planned to open an overseas political office.
Jan 05, 2012, 16:41 PM IST
Taliban must face `more pain` to talk: US envoy
Afghans marked a decade since the death of an iconic anti-Taliban fighter two days before 9/11.
Sep 09, 2011, 13:10 PM IST
Taliban deny meeting UN envoy for Afghan peace talks
The Taliban has denied as
"baseless rumours" reports that its top leaders had met UN
representatives to discuss bringing peace to Afghanistan and
vowed to persist in its war "against the invaders."
