Pakistan playing active part in Afghan peace process: envoy.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan is playing an active part in the Afghan peace process, Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan said on Friday.

He was speaking at a distinguished lecture series titled, Afghan Peace Process: The Contours, Implementation, and Contemporary Status. It was organised by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI).

Former foreign minister retired ambassador Inam-ul-Haque and former defence minister retired Lt Gen Naeem Lodhi participated in the discussion.

Three parties including the United States, Taliban and Afghan Republic are important for the Afghan peace process, Ambassador Haque pointed out, adding while Pakistan is not a party to any agreements, it is interestingly the only regional country playing an active part in the broader Afghan peace process while staying cognisant of Afghan sensitivities.

The ambassador explained that the new US administration has initiated review of peace process in the region. As a result, the new...