Politics, Taliban Internal Rift

Four Taliban health officials released on bail after corruption arrests: Sources

Move follows intelligence raids on ministry offices and the minister’s residence.

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Politics, Taliban Internal Rift

Exclusive: Taliban health minister’s home raided in corruption probe

The raid included the arrest of many members of the Taliban health minister’s relatives on corruption charges.

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Politics, Taliban Internal Rift

Exclusive: Five senior Taliban officials detained over corruption

Arrests of aides close to Taliban health minister expose internal divisions and raise concerns over oversight in a donor-dependent sector.

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Politics

China backs Taliban-Pakistan talks to ease tensions

Beijing says it is playing a constructive role as negotiations begin in Urumqi, while Pakistan presses for action on militant.

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Politics

Taliban will hold ‘responsible’ talks with Pakistan in China

Negotiations in China come as Islamabad demands action on militant groups and border clashes enter a sixth week.

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Politics

Pakistan says Taliban should deliver ‘real progress’ in China talks

As negotiations enter a second day, Islamabad presses for action against militant groups amid ongoing border clashes.

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Politics

Taliban send five-member delegation to China talks with Pakistan: Report

Negotiations proceed without clear outcomes as fighting along the border enters its fifth week.

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Politics

Taliban, Pakistan set to hold talks in China, sources say

Negotiations in Urumqi come amid weeks of escalating border violence and stalled diplomatic efforts.

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Politics, South Asia

No one from Afghanistan attended Peshawar peace jirga, sources say

Participants at a meeting in Pakistan called for a ceasefire and renewed dialogue after weeks of border violence.

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Politics

Pakistan-Afghanistan jirga opens in Peshawar with calls for ceasefire

Tribal elders, politicians and civil society leaders gather to propose steps toward easing weeks of cross-border violence.

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