The newly installed government in Kabul affirms security the top most precedence. Nonetheless, the peace dream of Afghans ca not materialize, given multiple factors hindered the way to this triumph reach to a consensus. The in-depth trust deficit found between disgruntled factions, served as a dominant factor restraining this settlement. Taliban never relied Kabul government to be the sole authority that should be talked, to chart out the future course of action. Purposeful, negotiations renders the sole political solution to put an end to this predicament, pleading a trustworthy guarantor.       

Previously it was reported by credible media that Afghan government and the Taliban were preparing to hold face-to-face talks in the following days. The report added that efforts were being made to arrange the talks in Kabul in an effort to show that the process is Afghan-led and Afghan-owned. The first prediction came true but not the later. It was strived to initiate talks before Taliban’s spring offensive begin, provided the first round talks focusing on ceasefire, could not led to fruition. Earlier, vehemently the government expected truce but Taliban turned it down by launching successive brutal attacks. It is evident Taliban wants to talks in the position of strength –nonetheless not the government. This bewildered stance may complicate governments’ position. Though the president asserted the talk with Taliban would continue in the government’s term, is contradicted with Taliban’s present gallant gesture. This deliberately seems a political statement.

Moreover, a great degree of leniency is observed on government’s part for getting the Taliban convinced for peace talks. Afghan authorities have repeatedly tried to jumpstart talks with the Taliban in the hope of ending a 13-year conflict, but the militants have set tough conditions, including the withdrawal of all foreign troops in Afghanistan, affirms the aforementioned reservations. Seeking quicker drawdown of international forces has never been a priority of Kabul’s central government; instead it hastened to accredit the status of BSA that ascertains the residual force stay for another decade to carry out the assist, advice and train mission of Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). How would the incumbent government persuade Taliban given in to its term –is an unarguable posture.

In the latest development, talks between Taliban representatives and members of Afghan society, focusing on women’s rights in Afghanistan has taken place in Norwegian capital, Oslo. Reportedly, Taliban has demonstrated willingness to let women partake in socio-political endeavors and chase their academic goals unhampered.  Previously, in informal talks in Qatar, the Taliban, condemned for their misogynistic ideology and lack of respect for human rights, pledged support for women’s education and their right to work in “male-dominated professions. Most of the people fears, Taliban gave in, with regard to display a human friendly outlook –this very reservation do not coincide with the on ground truth. Taliban has make compromises, making then convenient fit in the new setup of democracy. There are some hard born reservations Taliban still assert to be primarily considered on peace talks agenda; they eye constitution to be Islamized, Taliban be given greater share in the new setup. The government displayed complete silence about over all developments. Earning concession in women’s right can not be deemed as if they would go rational on every account. The constitution certainly will be bombarded with Islamic clause –making the rule of business difficult for ordinary masses and religious minorities. This is the richest price the country will have to pay in the long run.

Afghan government has been seeking a mediator that could facilitate the peace talks –depended on Pakistan and US for its formal instigation and finalization. The round of conference being staged by the Oslo Forum is being co-hosted by the Norweigan Foreign Ministry and the Geneva-based Center for Humanitarian Dialogue between conflicting factions. Reportedly, the head of Taliban political office in Qatar, Syed Tayyeb Agha, led a three-member Taliban delegation at the Oslo Forum. The delegation of government consists of six members, led by Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq, the Second Deputy of Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah. This setting is nothing more than a confidence building measure that might draw the conflicting factions comes close together.

The purpose of the rendezvous is to discuss the potential modalities of comprehensive peace negotiations. Following the successive developments, Afghan Taliban and the government may devise a roadmap to begin peace talk on mutually agreeable condition. The delegation’s trip to Oslo comes after months of formal and informal dialogue between the government and the Taliban at different venues over the past three months, meetings were held in Qatar, China, Norway and Dubai. The Oslo Forum says it is a “unique opportunity for senior conflict mediators, high-level decision makers and other major actors in peace processes to share their experiences, identify challenges and reflect on their own and others’ practice in a discreet setting and informal atmosphere.” With the onset of talks ceasefire is crucially important –undeniably, it is sane both the factions agree on complete adherence to cease fire as long as peace talks are underway.

Nevertheless, just as it appears the peace process may finally be picking up steam, the Taliban recently rejected a call from the Afghan Religious Scholars’ Council to put in place a ceasefire during the holy month of Ramadan. In response to the militant group’s continued enmity and desire to continue fighting through the holy month, the Afghan National Seucirty Forces (ANSF)) has reportedly ended restorations on the use of artillery against insurgents. Taliban, the claimant of champion of Islamic instruction turned harsh –even vowed not to spare the people in forthcoming holy month.

Putting a glance at the political outlook of Afghanistan, chaotic state of delusion is reflected. The incumbent government tries to push for peace talks whilst insurgents resorted to parallel bloodletting must be kept in consideration. It is believed that lasting can only be installed given all factions of the decade long conflict is brought to common terms. The most significant are the demonstration of shift instilled in Taliban’s resolve to disband militancy, dissociate Al-Qaida and surrender to constitution of the country. This move practically is unachievable given that Taliban deem to having upper hand in the fight, never surrender to government’s demands instead dreams of ousting Kabul government.