Imran discusses Afghan peace process with Taliban delegation Says talks provide 'historic' opportunity for peace.

Islamabad -- The visiting delegation of the Taliban Political Commission (TPC) called upon Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday to discuss the Afghan peace process and the way forward.

A statement issued by the PM Office said the premier reiterated that there was no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan and underscored that intra-Afghan talks were a historic opportunity for Afghan leaders to achieve durable peace and stability through an 'Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process'.

The prime minister's office said PM Imran Khan expressed hope that the Afghan parties would continue to build on the recent positive developments in the intra-Afghan negotiations. The Doha-based Taliban Political Commission was headed by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar.

The Taliban delegation had arrived in Pakistan on a three-day trip on Wednesday. The visit is taking place on Pakistan's invitation as part of Islamabad's efforts for outreach to...