Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended in a deadlock as the Taliban refused to commit to verifiable action against the TTP and other militant groups. Pakistan demanded concrete steps to curb cross-border terrorism, while mediators from Turkiye and Qatar tried to prevent
Delegations from both countries are in Turkey for the second round of discussions. The talks focus on putting into action the Doha agreement, stopping cross-border attacks, and finding ways to rebuild trust.