Stalled Peace Talks: Pakistan's Struggle with Taliban Militancy

The recent attempts to tackle cross-border terrorism through peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have failed, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The discussions, which extended over four days and were mediated by Turkiye, encountered a deadlock as Afghan officials reportedly retreated from their commitments.

Pakistan's Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, expressed disappointment over the outcome, accusing the Afghan Taliban of failing to honor their promises in the Doha Agreement. Tarar highlighted Pakistan's persistent diplomatic efforts and sacrifices to restore stability within the region, lamenting the lack of reciprocation from the Taliban regime.

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif attributed the unsuccessful talks to repeated interventions from Kabul, causing Afghan negotiators to retract their agreements. Furthermore, he accused India of influencing Afghanistan's stance. Despite setbacks, Pakistani authorities pledged to continue efforts to safeguard their citizens against terrorism.