Afghan Peace Process: Prospects and Challenges for Pakistan

Pakistan has taken the much needed iniave to bring about peace and stability in the conflict ridden Afghanistan. The 2+2+1 peace talks have been made possible with the dedicated efforts and commitment by Pakistan that managed to bring Afghan Taliban to the negoang table with the Afghan government, along with ensuring China's and US' role as the observer in the peace talks. This very fact is reflecve of the significance of this issue not just for Afghanistan but for the whole region and beyond. Because of the several inherent fault lines one cannot be sure of the success or sustainability of the process since it is embroiled in a number of challenges. However, Pakistan believes that with concerted efforts and dedicaon, this can be made possible. Since this objecve, if materialized, holds great dividends for Pakistan, it is wholeheartedly commied to its success and to meet the challenges head on.