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Dialogues Between US, Afghan Taliban in Islamabad Postponed

ISLAMABAD: Dialogues scheduled between US officials and Afghan Taliban on Monday (tomorrow) was postponed following delay in visit of US special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation process, Zalmay Khalilzad.

Diplomatic sources said that Khalilzad is likely to arrive in Islamabad on three-day visit from February 18 while a delegation comprising Taliban representatives was also scheduled to reach Pakistan today.

However, the session for US, Taliban dialogues to be held in Islamabad was postponed after the development.

Earlier, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid revealed new phase of dialogues for Afghanistan peace reconciliation. He said that US, Taliban will hold talks in Islamabad on February 18 over formal invitation of Government of Pakistan.

The spokesperson added that Taliban delegation will also meeting Prime Minister Imran Khan where discussions will be made on Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, Afghan refugees and traders.

Mujahid also announced that US and Taliban will also hold talks in Doha – Qatar on February 25 as per the agreement.