Afghanistan pins hopes for peace on Turkey talks
March 15, 2021
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By: Shadi Khan Saif
Hailing “valuable and trusted friend” Turkey for its willingness to host peace talks, Afghanistan on Sunday said the meeting could prove t...
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan ink map for rail link
February 3, 2021
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By: Shadi Khan Saif
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan on Tuesday inked a roadmap for a landmark rail link aimed at bolstering trade ties between Central and South Asi...
2 female soldiers killed in Afghanistan
January 13, 2021
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By: Shadi Khan Saif
Two female Afghan army soldiers were killed on Tuesday by unidentified attackers as targeted attacks continue despite the ongoing peace talks.
The Af...
Afghan peace talks may suffer from Trump's departure
Already shaken by a fresh flare-up of violence, the fragile Afghan peace process may face “problems” following the departure of US Preside...
Afghanistan seeks Pakistan’s support for cease-fire
November 20, 2020
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By: Shadi Khan Saif
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday sought the support of visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to reduce surging violence in the war-tor...
Taliban vows to pave way for investment in Afghanistan
October 24, 2020
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By: Shadi Khan Saif
The Taliban has expressed assurance that it would pave the way for global investment in the "future of Afghanistan".
Mohammad Naeem, the spokesman fo...
Afghanistan: Peace negotiator’s sojourn to entice India, P...
October 17, 2020
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By: Shadi Khan Saif
Afghanistan is walking on a tight rope, balancing its ties between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, lest their enmity affects the peace process in the...
Afghanistan: Hekmatyar ready to join hands with Taliban
September 22, 2020
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By: Shadi Khan Saif
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, veteran Afghan mujahideen leader and head of the Hezb-e-Islami party, has expressed his willingness to form an alliance with the...
Afghan CEO Abdullah condemns handling of peace talks
January 22, 2020
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By: Shadi Khan Saif
In a clear sign of internal rift, Afghan government's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah on Monday criticized official handling of the peace process wi...
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