Google Search for Web:

Kajal Agrawal

PM Imran Khan urges Afghan leaders to 'seize historic opportunity to achieve political settlement' Featured

  26 अगस्त 2020

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Afghan leaders must seize “this historic opportunity to achieve an inclusive political settlement contributing to durable peace, security and prosperity in Afghanistan”.

The premier remarked while highlight Pakistan’s positive contribution to the Afghan peace process during a telephonic conversation with Afghanistan's Chairman High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah on Wednesday.

The development comes a day after Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had a meeting with the visiting Taliban Political Commission (TPC) delegation, headed by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, at the Foreign Office. The head of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen Faiz Hameed was also present in the meeting.

The visit of the Taliban delegation comes against the backdrop of efforts for early commencement of intra-Afghan dialogue – a crucial phase of the peace process. According to a handout issued by the FO, views were exchanged on the current status of the Afghan peace process and the way forward during the meeting.

PM Imran also invited Abdullah to visit Pakistan, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa).

During the phone call between the two leaders, the prime minister emphasised importance of Pakistan-Afghanistan bilateral relations, which are based on commonalities of faith and culture, shared history, and fraternal bonds between the two peoples.

The statement said that the premier reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further deepen these brotherly ties and enhance cooperation in all fields.

He also underlined his long-standing belief that there was no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan and that a negotiated political settlement was the only way forward.

"Pakistan looks forward to the commencement of Intra-Afghan Negotiations at the earliest," the MoFa statement quoted the prime minister as saying.

He extended best wishes to Dr Abdullah Abdullah as Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation and expressed the hope that the council will successfully achieve its objectives.

The premier reiterated the invitation to Dr Abdullah Abdullah to visit Pakistan at the earliest to share perspectives on advancing the Afghan peace process and forging closer ties between the two countries.

 

 

Man charged with town's first 'stranger …

24-11-2024

Sample Image

A Virginia hiking trail became the scene of a shocking assault when a Honduran man, recently released from jail for indecent exposure, allegedly raped a woman. Denis Romero, who was...

Read more

Watch: Terrified passengers flee as Russ…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

An Azimuth Airlines flight from Sochi to Antalya experienced a fiery landing on Sunday, prompting the evacuation of all 89 passengers and six crew members. Videos captured the terrifying scene...

Read more

Army veteran who lost both legs in war c…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

US Senator Tammy Duckworth criticized Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, for his views on women in combat. Duckworth, a combat veteran who lost both legs in Iraq, highlighted...

Read more

120th Toronto Santa Claus parade: Know r…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

Toronto's beloved Santa Claus Parade returns for its 120th year this Sunday, with a record-breaking 750,000 spectators expected to line the streets. The festive spectacle, featuring 27 handcrafted floats and...

Read more

Colorado Civil Air Patrol plane crash ki…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

A Civil Air Patrol training mission in Larimer County, Colorado, ended tragically on Saturday when the plane crashed, killing pilot Susan Wolber and aerial photographer Jay Rhoten. Co-pilot Randall Settergren...

Read more

American Airlines introduces new boardin…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

American Airlines is tackling airport line-cutting with new boarding technology. The software, now in over 100 US airports, prevents passengers from scanning their boarding passes before their assigned group is...

Read more

GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin blocks Gene…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

Senator Markwayne Mullin, a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, has stalled the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, the final U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan. Mullin's action aims to allow...

Read more

Protests by ex-PM Imran Khan's party cos…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

Imran Khan's PTI party protests in Pakistan have cost the government over PKR 2 billion over the past 18 months, according to Geo News. Damages to public and private property...

Read more

US couple arrested for stealing nearly $…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

A Connecticut couple, Jadion and Akwele Richards, were apprehended for allegedly stealing nearly $1 million worth of Lululemon apparel over two months. The thefts spanned multiple states, with the couple...

Read more

Chuck Woolery, original 'Wheel of Fortun…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

American television personality and game show host Chuck Woolery, known for his iconic roles on shows like 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Love Connection,' has passed away at 83. Woolery's charm...

Read more

'Sebastian Gorka is a con man': John Bol…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

John Bolton has publicly criticized Sebastian Gorka, President-elect's pick for leading counterterrorism efforts, calling him a "con man." Bolton expressed his lack of confidence in Gorka's ability to handle the...

Read more

China man to get Rs 40.78 lakh compensat…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

A Chinese court has ordered a chemical company to compensate a former employee with 350,000 yuan (approximately Rs 40.78 lakh) for unfairly dismissing him for sleeping at work. The employee...

Read more

Who is Jay Bhattacharya? Kolkata-born St…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

Dr Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor, is being considered by President-elect Donald Trump for the role of director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya's potential appointment aligns with...

Read more

Australia drops Misinformation Bill, aba…

24-11-2024

Sample Image

The Australian government has withdrawn a controversial bill that would have imposed hefty fines on internet companies for failing to curb misinformation. Facing opposition from across the political spectrum...

Read more

Headlines

Priyanka Gandhi:

OMAR ABDULLAH:

YouTubeBox _A

NRI News:

Currency Rates

S5 Instagram Feed

YouTubeBox _K

World COVID-19

Poll:

Who will win 2024 General Election in India?