Muttaqi voices cautious optimism on talks with Pakistani in China
Taliban foreign minister voices cautious optimism as negotiations in Urumqi continue amid ongoing clashes and competing demands.
Politics
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.