Zalmay Khalilzad
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Khalilzad ‘optimistic’ about start of intra-Afghan talks
Kabul: The US peace envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad said he was “optimistic” about the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations between the Taliban and the abul government. At a press conference…
- Pakistan
Khalilzad in Pak to discuss Afghan peace deal
Islamabad: Zalmay Khalilzad, the US special envoy on Afghan reconciliation, held crucial meetings in Islamabad with Pakistani authorities in order to fine tune the contours of the Afghan peace deal…
- Middle East
Khalilzad reaches Doha, US-Taliban talks to resume soon
Kabul: Zalmay Khalilzad, the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, has arrived in Doha where he will resume peace talks with Taliban negotiators soon, according to informed sources. Khalilzad reached…
- Pakistan
Imran meets Khalilzad, calls to reduce Afghan violence
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for “practical steps for reduction of violence in Afghanistan” in his meeting here with visiting US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation Zalmay…
- Middle East
Only Afghan govt can negotiate with Taliban: Ghani
Kabul: Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has said that only the Afghan government has the authority to negotiate with the Taliban on a peace deal, even as the militant outfit has…
- Middle East
At least five dead in suicide blast at Afghan wedding
Jalalabad: At least five people were killed and many more wounded Friday when a suicide bomber attacked a wedding ceremony in eastern Afghanistan, an official told AFP. The Taliban, who…
- Middle East
Afghan rivals conclude talks on ‘roadmap for peace’
Doha:Dozens of influential Afghans concluded two days of talks with the Taliban on Monday in Doha, laying the foundations for renewed negotiations between the United States and the militants. The…
- Middle East
Afghanistan: Taliban attacks police headquaters in Baghlan
Baghlan: Gunmen affiliated to Taliban launched an attack on the police headquarters in Pul-e-Khumri city in northern Baghlan province of Afghanistan on Sunday. No casualties have been reported yet, reported…
- World
Afghanistan ready for peace, says Abdullah
Kabul: Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Order Abdullah Abdullah on Sunday stressed that the government and the people of the country are ready to participate in the peace process, with an aim…
- World
Big opportunity created for peace in Afghanistan, says President Ghani
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has said that a big opportunity has been created for peace in the war-torn country. “A big opportunity has been created for peace in the…
- Middle East
Afghanistan summons Pak diplomat over Pak PM’s remarks
Kabul: The Afghan Foreign Ministry summoned on Saturday a senior official from Pakistan’s embassy here over Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement which has been taken as interference in internal…
- Pakistan
Afghanistan summons Pak diplomat over Pak PM’s remarks
Kabul: The Afghan Foreign Ministry summoned on Saturday a senior official from Pakistan’s embassy here over Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement which has been taken as interference in internal…
- World
US envoy meets top Taliban political leader in Doha as new talks begin
Doha: US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad met with the Taliban’s top political leader in Doha Monday, in what is believed to be the highest level engagement between the US and…
- Middle East
Unified team under Afghan govt is required to achieve peace: Zalmay
Kabul: US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconcilliation, Zalmay Khalilzad on Monday said that “a unified negotiating team” under the umbrella of the Afghan government is required in order to achieve…
- Middle East
Afghan government offers offices to Taliban
Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday said that his government is ready to allow the Taliban to open an office in Kabul, Kandahar or Nangarhar provinces to bring “lasting…
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Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation embarks on a six-nation tour
Washington: Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad on Sunday embarked on his six-nation visit to facilitate a peace process that protects the national security interests of the United States…
- Middle East
Afghan Government slams Russia for allowing UN blacklisted Taliban to attend Moscow talks
Kabul: The Afghan government, which was not invited in last week’s Moscow talks, slammed Russia for allowing the United Nations blacklisted Taliban members to take part in the talks. “They…
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US hopes to reach peace deal with Taliban before July elections
Washington: U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, on Friday (local time) hoped that the Taliban reaches a peace agreement with the United States before the Afghan Presidential elections…
- Middle East
Afghan politicians, Taliban say talks to continue
Moscow: An Afghan delegation led by former president Hamid Karzai and representatives of Taliban say that they would continue their peace talks following two days of negotiations in Russia. About…
- Middle East
US, Taliban agree in principle on framework for peace deal
Kabul: The United States and Taliban have agreed in principle to chalk out a framework for a deal that could eventually end the 17-year old conflict in Afghanistan. According to…
- World
Taliban appoints Mullah Baradar as head of Qatar office
Islamabad: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, a co-founder of the Afghan Taliban, was appointed the leader of its political office in Qatar to strengthen the militant group’s hand in peace talks…
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US proposes FTA with Pak, seeks assistance to end the Afghan war
Islamabad: Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has proposed a Free Trade Agreement with Pakistan if Islamabad agrees to assist Washington in ending the Afghan war. The Republican Senator has also…
- World
Abdullah slams Taliban for ignoring calls to participate in peace talks
Davos: Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah has hit out at the Taliban for its lackadaisical attitude towards the peace talks initiated by the Afghan government. Hitting out at…
- Middle East
Interim govt not in Afghanistan’s interests: Abdullah Abdullah
Kabul: Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah has ruled out prospects of a caretaker government in Afghanistan, underlining that such a decision is not in the interests of the…
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US envoy to lead delegation to facilitate Afghan peace
Washington: Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad will lead an interagency delegation to India, China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan from January 8 to 21. According to a media note…
