Afghan Political Groups To Hold Talks In Islamabad On Monday
Afghan political groups are scheduled to convene a two-day meeting in Islamabad starting Monday, after multiple postponements, sources told Afghanistan International.
Afghan political groups are scheduled to convene a two-day meeting in Islamabad starting Monday, after multiple postponements, sources told Afghanistan International.
The gathering, set for 29–30 September, is organised by the “Women for Afghanistan” initiative and the South Asian Strategic Stability Institute. It will feature sessions exclusively for Afghan leaders as well as joint discussions with Pakistani counterparts.
Organisers said the aim is to strengthen trust, expand regional cooperation and underscore the role of women in Afghanistan’s future. One participant confirmed their arrival in Islamabad ahead of the talks.
The anti Taliban to opposition meeting has been repeatedly delayed. It was initially slated for 25–26 June, rescheduled for 25–26 July, then postponed to 25–26 August before being deferred again. Sources attributed the delays to Taliban objections over the participation of Afghan opposition figures invited by the Islamabad-based think tank.
Zalmay Khalilzad, the former US envoy for Afghanistan, criticised Pakistan for hosting the event, calling the move “irresponsible and regrettable.” He said Afghans have the right to voice political opinions but described Islamabad’s backing of the meeting as “immature, provocative and wrong.”
