Kabul/Islamabad, March 1 -- Amid the unexpected surge of hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the ruling Taliban regime has signalled a desire for holding bilateral talks for resolving differences, though Islamabad is yet to respond to an offer for diplomacy.
Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban's Interior minister, and Zabihullah Mujahid reiterated the group's stated commitment to diplomacy, saying the path to talks remains open.
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's foreign minister, also told Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi of Qatar that the Taliban do not support violence and prefer to resolve issues through mutual understanding and respect.
Speaking at a mosque in Khost on Friday, Haqqani had urged Islamabad not to take actions th...