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Last-ditch effort underway to salvage talks with Kabul despite Taliban’s ‘stubbornness’: security sources

Well-placed sources say "illogical and illegal advice received from Kabul during the talks is responsible for the failure of the talks".

Pakistan, Taliban Hold Talks in Doha on Cross-Border Militancy

Pakistan and Afghan officials are holding negotiations in Qatar’s capital to find “immediate” steps to counter cross-border militancy and restore stability along their shared border.
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Taliban govt confirms talks with Pakistan in Qatar after strikes

The Taliban government confirmed Saturday that it would hold talks in Qatar with Pakistan, a day after a ceasefire meant to restore calm to their border was broken.

How Qatar became Trump’s key ally in his Middle East peace efforts

As he flew to the Middle East to celebrate his diplomatic victory on a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, President Donald Trump heaped praise on one ally in particular: Qatar.

Pakistan, Taliban fail to reach peace deal

Pakistan's information minister says peace talks with Afghanistan's interim Taliban government have ended without a "workable solution."
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