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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Peshawar Jirga urges Taliban, Pakistan to return to dialogue
Gathering of tribal elders and political figures calls for renewed dialogue after weeks of deadly cross-border violence.
Politics, Security
Pakistan, Taliban signal openness to talks as tribal peace jirga planned
Mediated contacts are underway, officials say, as a cross-border jirga is expected in Peshawar to ease escalating tensions.
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Taliban foreign minister signals openness to diplomacy with US
Amir Khan Muttaqi cites recent prisoner release as a step forward, while tensions with Pakistan persist.
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Pakistan says talks with Taliban underway through mediators
Pakistan defense minister warns that military operations could intensify if indirect negotiations fail.
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Pakistan vows to continue attacks against Taliban until ‘goals achieved’
Defense minister says strikes inside Afghanistan will persist until Islamabad achieves its security goals.
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US reiterates call for Taliban to end ‘hostage diplomacy’
State Department spokesperson welcomed the release of Dennis Coyle but urged the immediate return of others still held in Afghanistan.
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Afghan figures at London talks call for inclusive political process
Participants said a legitimate political system based on popular will and rights protections is essential to resolving Afghanistan’s crisis.
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SCO says mediation depends on Taliban, Pakistan
The group’s secretary general said it stands ready to help ease tensions, but only if both sides show political will.
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Afghan political, civil figures meet in London for talks on unity, trust
At a two-day gathering organized by Women for Afghanistan, participants called for greater coordination among Afghan groups and outlined broad.