Afghan conflict

• The interior ministry says the decision was taken in view of Afghanistan’s deteriorating security situation

• Says only solution to the Afghan conflict is the formation of an inclusive government through a political settlement

• "It would lead more people trying to leave and come to the European Union," Mitarachi told
• Absolutely not, the EU is not ready and does not have the capacity to handle another major migration crisis

• Says there is a misconception in Afghanistan, which is based on Indian propaganda, that Pakistan is controlled by military institutions
• India does not want peace because it is at present under the influence of RSS ideology, adds PM Imran

• No country has tried harder to bring the Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table than Pakistan: Imran
• Says Afghanistan is the natural land bridge between Central Asia and South Asia

• Says Pakistan wants a peaceful environment with neighboring countries

• Foreign minister says there is no military solution to years-long conflict
• Blame game must stop, adds Qureshi as he addresses inaugural session of bilateral dialogue in Islamabad

" FM says Pakistan wants to promote economic cooperation and the link between peace and development * Qureshi says adoption of a resolution by the European Parliament on blasphemy laws in Pakistan reflects a lack of understanding of religious sensitivities * Pakistan wishes to see an end to the Afghan conflict through a negotiated political settlement: Foreign minister

• Qureshi said that the world knows about Pakistan's efforts for peace and we are keeping an eye on the future.

• He said Pakistan had spent about US500 million on infrastructure and capacity building projects in Afghanistan and also introduced a new visa regime to facilitate travelers.

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Sunday said there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. “We have...

• We remain hopeful that the year 2021 will witness the dawn of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan, FOs said.
• The second round of intra-Afghan talks will begin on Saturday, Taliban spokesman Mohammad Naeem said.