The United States (US) and Taliban are due to sign the historic peace agreement on 29 February that will lead to the withdrawal of thousands of US troops and the start of comprehensive peace talks between the Afghan government and the insurgents. Under the Doha agreement, US forces will be withdrawn from Afghanistan, while the Taliban guarantee that the Afghan territory will not be used by the terrorist organizations, including al-Qaeda. Representatives from 50 countries including Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will attend the ceremony. The agreement between the United States and the Taliban in Doha, the capital of Qatar, will prove to be the best milestone not only in historical perspective but also on peace, security and prosperity in Afghanistan. The Doha peace agreement will not only end the nineteen-year war between the US and the Taliban, but also pave the way for lasting peace in the region, including Pakistan. Under the Doha agreement, full ceasefire will be ensured in Afghanistan; follow-up of the agreement will include talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government for permanent peace. The agreement will pave the way for the evacuation of 14,000 US and 17,000 NATO troops in Afghanistan. There have … Continue reading US, Taliban Peace agreement to be signed today