Tag Archives: peace

The Pakistani religious scholars have no intention to denounce the on-going war in Afghanistan as Haram [religiously prohibited], a senior official from the Afghan High Peace Council (HPC) said Wednesday. After a long-delay, Islamabad on Tuesday confirmed its participation in the trilateral conference starting in Indonesia on May 11. The …

The warden of Daesh prison with three of his companions have joined the peace process in Jawzjan province, local officials said. “The Daesh prison’s warden named Abo Darda with his three companions have laid down their weapons and joined the peace process,” the provincial police chief, Abdul Hafiz Khashi said. …

The Afghanistan High Peace Council says it has maintained “direct and indirect” contacts with the Taliban, insisting that if the militant group reaches into an agreement with the government, the council will work on a timeline for withdrawal of foreign troops from the war-torn country. As part of the efforts …

The Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah has expressed optimism over the progress and result of a two-day international conference on Afghan Peace talks in Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent. “Following the second Kabul peace conference, we hope that the Tashkent international conference can help Afghanistan to reach a stable peace and prosperity,” Abdullah …

Uzbekistan will open a high-level international conference on Afghanistan “Peace Process, Cooperation in the Sphere of Security and Regional Interaction” in Tashkent tomorrow. The High Peace Council (HPC) says President Ashraf Ghani will attend the conference and call for the International Community’s support from an Afghan-led peace process. “Afghan officials, …

Afghanistan High Peace Council (HPC) says expecting the Pakistani religious scholars’ “positive” response regarding the Indonesia peace conference which is due to be held later this month. Addressing a press conference on Monday in Kabul, Mohammad Akram Khpalwak, head of HPC’s secretariat said that the meeting is expected to be held at …

Addressing a ceremony to mark the International Women’s Day on Thursday, Chief Executive Abdulllah Abdullah said women’s rights in peace talks with the Taliban is ensured. Abdullah stressed that the government’s peace proposal provides an opportunity for the Taliban to lay down arms and present their national plans through a …

The United States has called on the Taliban to give “serious” consideration to an offer for peace talks extended by the Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Kabul Process II conference last week. The U.S. principal deputy assistant secretary of state in charge of South and Central Asian affairs, Alice Wells …

Afghanistan’s High Peace Council (HPC) on Monday warned the Taliban insurgent group against the consequences if the group rejects President Ashraf Ghani’s unprecedented peace proposal. Sayed Ihsan Taheri, the HPC Spokesman, told Ariana News that if the Taliban group are not Afghans they should reject the peace offer. He said …

The Taliban have rejected the Afghan government’s peace proposal being offered to the group at the Kabul Process II conference on Wednesday. The rejection came in reply to an “Open Letter” published this week in the New Yorker magazine in which the Taliban was urged to accept talks with the …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani offered peace talks with Taliban without preconditions on Wednesday morning after officially opened the Kabul Process  II conference in Kabul. Ghani proposed a ceasefire and a release of prisoners as part of a range of options including new elections, involving the militants, and revision of the …

The second round of Kabul Process Conference which aims to combat against terrorism and bring a lasting peace to Afghanistan will be held in Kabul on Wednesday. Representatives of 25 countries and three international organizations at senior levels are expected to take part in this summit tomorrow in the capital …

Kabul will host foreign ministers and high-ranking officials of 25 countries and three international organizations on the upcoming Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said. Officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Afghanistan’s High Peace Council (AHPC) said the summit will focus on joint combats against terrorism and …

The Chief of Afghanistan’s High Peace Council (AHPC), Mohammad Karim Khalili, on Tuesday said that some foreign circles are seriously trying to sabotage peace efforts in the country and recent attacks were an indication. “Some foreign circles tried to sabotage Afghanistan’s High Peace Council, but they failed,” Khalili said. “The …

Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived in Kabul on a formal visit on Monday. The visiting president was welcomed by Second Vice President, Sarwar Danish, at the Hamid Karzai International Airport. President Ashraf Ghani welcomed his counterpart at the presidential palace. Flag of the two countries had already been erected on …

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday called on Pakistan to accept Kabul’s call for “comprehensive dialogue”. Addressing at conclusion of a peace conference with civil society in Kabul, Ghani said: “We want comprehensive dialogue with Pakistan; supporting terrorist groups is like growing a snake in your own sleeve.” He said …

Afghanistan’s High Peace Council (HPC) says Pakistan clearly intervening in Afghan peace talks, and not letting the process to “practically” get started. Addressing an event on Tuesday in Kabul, the HPC Secretary Mohammad Akram Khpalwak said the intervention of Central Asian countries particularly Pakistan, the presence of terrorist groups and drug …

The High Peace Council (HPC) on Thursday said it has outlined a new strategy as part of the peace and reconciliation efforts with the armed oppositions including the Taliban. “The environment is ready, and we Afghans should work together to bring peace in Afghanistan,” said Habiba Sarabi, the Deputy Chairperson …

Afghanistan religious scholars can play an effective role in war and peace in the country, the High Peace Council (HPC) said. HPC held a 2-day advisory meeting with nearly 700 religious scholars from all across the country to find solutions for reaching a lasting peace. “Religious scholars’ efforts can bring …

The High Peace Council (HPC) has announced readiness for any legitimate agreement and reconciliation with the Taliban group. HPC held a consultation meeting with a number of religious scholars from across the county to find practical ways to achieve lasting peace and end the war. “Now, practical and promising measures …