Stalemate in Istanbul: Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Collapse

The recent peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan collapsed in Istanbul, signaling ongoing tensions between the two nations. This setback came after Pakistan accused the Afghan Taliban of harboring militants responsible for cross-border attacks.

The negotiations, which followed an initial ceasefire agreement in Doha on October 19, were mediated by Qatar and Turkey. However, no workable solution was achieved, leading to a diplomatic stalemate.

Pakistan's Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, attributed the failure to the Taliban's unwillingness to address their concerns, while state media from both countries traded blame. The breakdown underscores the fragile relations between Islamabad and Kabul, with closed border crossings and heightened security concerns.