Pakistan–Afghanistan talks in Istanbul likely to resume, Says Pakistani security source
Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan aimed at reaching a ceasefire are expected to “probably resume” in Istanbul after collapsing on Wednesday, a Pakistani security source told AFP.
The negotiations, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, began last Saturday in Istanbul and were intended to secure a long-term peace agreement. However, Pakistan’s Minister of Information, Attaullah Tarar, announced that discussions had failed to produce “a viable solution.”
The confrontation between the two countries erupted two weeks ago, following a Taliban offensive along the border, launched in retaliation for explosions in Kabul that the Taliban attributed to Pakistan. Islamabad, facing a renewed wave of attacks from anti-Pakistani militants, demanded “credible and decisive measures” from Kabul to prevent the presence of terrorist groups such as the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) on Afghan soil.
Afghan Taliban officials rejected these conditions as “unreasonable and unacceptable.” The Pakistani source emphasized that Islamabad would participate in the new round of talks “in good faith, but without compromising on national security.”
“The talks, which had been suspended, are expected to resume,” confirmed Afghan state media RTA, claiming they broke down due to Pakistan’s unreasonable demands. Neither Kabul nor Islamabad, nor the Turkish foreign ministry, have officially commented on the matter.
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