Taliban reject Ahmad Massoud’s proposal for ceasefire, withdrawal of troops from Panjshir

The Taliban has rejected National Resistance Front (NRF) leader Ahmad Massoud’s proposal for ceasefire after the resistance forces reportedly turned down the militant group’s peace talks.

The Taliban has rejected a proposal made by the National Resistance Front (NRF) for cessation of fighting in the embattled central province of Panjshir. The offer of ceasefire and withdrawal of troops was made by NRF leader Ahmad Massoud on Sunday, hours after a call from top religious scholars.