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
"The historical background of relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan has always been problematic. Because of what the British did in creating a border, the Durand Line at the end of the 19th century was the genesis of problems between the two nations," Sinha said.
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.
The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has halted cross-border trade, causing severe shortages of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. Prices of essentials like tomatoes and onions have skyrocketed, traders face massive losses, and Afghan exporters struggle with unsold produc
Pakistan and Afghanistan began a new round of talks in Istanbul to create a verifiable mechanism preventing cross-border terrorist attacks. The discussions follow the Doha ceasefire agreement, with Turkiye and Qatar mediating efforts to build lasting peace, strengthen monitoring, and ensure
Days after recent border clashes with Pakistan, Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration on Friday announced plans to begin construction of dams over the Kunar River, a key waterway that flows into Pakistan's northwestern region.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended the diplomatic efforts of the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkiye, which contributed to facilitating constructive dialogue and understanding between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Egypt has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan on 19 October 2025, which also includes the establishment of a mechanism aimed at fostering lasting peace and stability between the two neighbouring countries.
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday updated its official statement on the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan by removing the "border" reference, which had drawn widespread reaction from the Afghan officials.
The spokesperson of Afghanistan shared on Sunday that a comprehensive ceasefire has been mutually agreed upon between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Qatar with the signing of a bilateral agreement.