Ashraf Ghani

At a regional summit in Tajikistan, Ghani says he ‘strongly supports holding elections at the earliest possible time’.

President disparages agreement struck by former President Trump with Taliban as ‘not very solidly negotiated’.

Moscow says it has invited all stakeholders, including the US, China and Pakistan, for the talks on March 18.

US says ‘all options remain on table’ for remaining 2,500 troops, adding it has made no decision on May 1 commitment.

Ghani met US special envoy to Afghanistan in Kabul to discuss ways to accelerate peace negotiations with the Taliban.

Donald Trump in a deal with the Taliban promised to withdraw US troops by May if conditions were met.

Christopher Miller meets with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and visits US troops as American forces continue to withdraw

Imran Khan’s trip to the western neighbour comes as peace talks between Kabul and the Taliban have stalled.

Afghan president blames the Taliban for killings in recent weeks as his administration prepares for intra-Afghan talks.

Officials say a motorbike was hit by a bomb in the Khan Abad district of Kunduz province.

Ashraf Ghani’s spokesman describes move as a ‘goodwill gesture’ after the Taliban proposed ceasefire during Eid holiday.

Zalmay Khalilzad leaves for Kabul and Doha after Afghan President Ghani and rival Abdullah sign power-sharing deal.

Under the agreement, Abdullah will lead council for peace talks and members of his team will be included in the cabinet.

President Ashraf Ghani has ordered the army to resume operations against Taliban after deadly attacks.