ISLAMABAD: A high-level Afghan-Taliban delegation, led by Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradararrived here on Wednesday to hold talks with the top Pakistani leadership as part of efforts to push forward the reconciliation process amid growing incidents of violence in the war-torn nation. 

A high-level delegation of the Afghan Taliban met Pakistan foreign minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in Islamabad on Wednesday and discussed the Afghan peace process amid growing incidents of violence in Afganistan. According to the Foreign Office (FO) said,  “During the visit, the delegation will meet the Foreign Minister and call on the Prime Minister." Qureshi urged the Afghan leaders to seize the historic opportunity for bringing lasting peace to their country. 

The delegation thanked Pakistan for hosting millions of Afghan refugees for over four decades. The delegation also appreciated its role in the Afghan peace process. The delegation, which is in Pakistan on a three-day visit, will also call on PM Imran Khan. It is the second visit of the TPC delegation this year after it visited Pakistan in August. 

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