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The move comes under pressure from mediators Turkey and Qatar, who are trying to prevent another outbreak of deadly cross-border violence.
Well-placed sources say "illogical and illegal advice received from Kabul during the talks is responsible for the failure of the talks".
The Taliban government confirmed Saturday that it would hold talks in Qatar with Pakistan, a day after a ceasefire meant to restore calm to their border was broken.
Pakistan and Afghan officials are holding negotiations in Qatar’s capital to find “immediate” steps to counter cross-border militancy and restore stability along their shared border.
As he flew to the Middle East to celebrate his diplomatic victory on a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, President Donald Trump heaped praise on one ally in particular: Qatar.