Karzai Calls For Pakistan Role In Afghan Peace Process -- BBC
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has urged Pakistan "to facilitate peace talks" between his country and the Taliban during a visit to Islamabad.
He said the Pakistani government could provide opportunities for talks between the Afghan High Peace Council and the militants.
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that he wanted to help regional efforts to stabilise Afghanistan.
Mr Karzai has extended his stay to allow talks with Pakistan to continue.
The BBC's Charles Haviland in Islamabad says that his decision is a surprise development as the president seeks Mr Sharif's help in bringing the Afghan Taliban to the negotiating table.
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