Pakistan And Afghanistan Talks End Without Agreement
Peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan wrapped up in Istanbul on October 28 without reaching any formal settlement. The talks, which were aimed at consolidating the ceasefire agreed on October 19, failed to produce results as both sides remained divided over cross-border militancy.
Agenda And Key Differences
Pakistan pressed Afghanistan to rein in the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), accusing it of using Afghan soil to launch attacks. Afghan negotiators denied having control over the group and argued that Pakistan was exaggerating the issue. This deadlock prevented progress toward a binding framework for peace.
Rising Tensions And Risks
The inconclusive outcome has heightened fears that the fragile ceasefire could collapse. Pakistan has warned that the absence of an agreement raises the risk of “open war,” while Afghan officials accused Islamabad of undermining dialogue with aggressive demands. The failure leaves the future of bilateral ties uncertain and raises concerns of renewed violence along the border.
