Theoretically, there is a case for twin tolerances— if Taliban gives up some violence and collaborates with the West to fight radical forces such as the ISK.

The delegations of the Taliban and the United States on held their first meeting in Qatar's capital Doha, in a bid to turn the "new page on their relationship".

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The Taliban have so far been at pains to show a more conciliatory face to the world, with none of the harsh public punishments and outright bans on public entertainments that characterized their previous time in power before 2001.

Hashmat Ghani --- whose brother fled to UAE as the Taliban took over the reins of Afghanistan --- also dismissed reports of joining the Taliban, saying he has "accepted their rule" but "accepted not to join them".

With trade halted, India is witnessing a demand and supply problem of dry fruits that are pushing the prices of these commodities.

The Panjshir province, which is located in the north-east of Kabul, has never been captured by the Taliban or by foreigners.

Spokesman Mohammad Naeem said in interviews with Al Jazeera TV the Taliban did not want to live in isolation and the type of rule and the form of regime would be clear soon.