ISTANBUL TALKS
Pakistan slams Afghan Taliban over failure to curb cross-border attacks
Islamabad calls for Kabul to take concrete, verifiable action against TTP and BLA militants, warning ‘hollow promises’ have ended after Istanbul talks failed to progress.
December 10, 2025
Pakistan expresses ‘guarded optimism’ ahead of Nov. 6 Taliban talks
During a Foreign Office press briefing in Islamabad, Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi says Pakistan expects meaningful progress in upcoming talks with the Afghan Taliban, urging Kabul to fulfill counterterrorism commitments and prevent cross-border attacks.
October 31, 2025
Afghanistan to take ‘clear, verifiable action’ against terrorists: sources
In a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to continue their ceasefire, establish a joint monitoring mechanism, and finalize implementation details in a principal-level meeting on Nov. 6.
October 30, 2025
Pakistan agrees to extend dialogue process with Afghan Taliban in Istanbul: sources
At the request of the host country, Türkiye, the talks will resume at 2pm Pakistan Time, sources said.
October 30, 2025
Istanbul talks at impasse as Pakistan demands verifiable Afghan security action
Sources say Taliban avoided making concrete commitments, responded with vague assurances and procedural objections; diplomatic sources say mediators disappointed over Afghan delegation’s refusal to sign a mutually agreed draft.
October 28, 2025
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Afghan Taliban unwilling to accept Pakistan’s demands: sources
Security official says no encouraging response from the Kabul administration on Pakistan’s demands; creating a deadlock; says 'some elements in Kabul are working on another agenda.'
October 27, 2025
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UN report: Terrorist groups operate from Afghan soil
A UN report revealed multiple terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan, with Taliban support for TTP and al-Qaeda, posing a growing threat to regional security, including China and Pakistan.
October 27, 2025