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Pakistan Maintains Commitment to Dialogue with Afghanistan Despite Failed Peace Negotiations and Security Concerns
Nov 09, 2025 10:35 pm CST
Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to diplomatic dialogue with Afghanistan following the unsuccessful conclusion of their third round of peace talks in Istanbul. Despite ongoing tensions over cross-border terrorism allegations and recent violence that killed dozens, both nations continue to maintain the October ceasefire agreement while addressing fundamental security concerns and sovereignty issues that remain unresolved between the neighboring countries.
Fatal Border Clash: 5 Killed as Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions Escalate During Peace Negotiations
Nov 07, 2025 03:22 am CST
Five people were killed and six wounded in cross-border fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Thursday, threatening delicate ceasefire negotiations underway in Turkey. Both nations immediately blamed each other for initiating the violence, highlighting deep security tensions between the neighbors as diplomatic efforts to resolve their disputes face significant challenges.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions Persist Despite Ongoing Peace Negotiations in Turkey
Nov 07, 2025 12:28 am CST
Pakistani forces reportedly fired across the Afghan border as delegations from both countries met in Turkey to finalize a ceasefire agreement. The incident highlights continuing tensions between the neighboring countries despite ongoing peace talks, with security concerns and accusations of harboring terrorist groups remaining central to their dispute.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Extend Ceasefire After Successful Mediation Talks in Istanbul
Oct 31, 2025 07:32 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to extend their ceasefire following productive talks in Istanbul mediated by Turkey and Qatar. The agreement includes establishing a monitoring mechanism to maintain peace after recent border clashes that led to airstrikes and closed key trade routes. Both nations will reconvene on November 6 to implement the peace framework along their historically disputed 2,600 km border.
Taliban Minister Haqqani Warns Pakistan: "Border Conflicts Will Cost You Dearly" Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
Oct 31, 2025 01:14 am CST
Afghanistan's Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani has issued a stark warning to Pakistan amid escalating border tensions, accusing Islamabad of exporting internal conflicts across the Durand Line. Following failed peace negotiations, Haqqani declared Afghanistan's unity against foreign aggression while cautioning that Pakistan's provocations could significantly alter regional dynamics. This diplomatic confrontation highlights deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries, with mutual accusations of harboring militants and instigating border violence.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Stall in Istanbul Despite Turkish Mediation Efforts
Oct 28, 2025 05:46 pm CST
Peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a deadlock in Istanbul after three days of talks, with both sides blaming each other for the failure. Turkish officials continue mediation efforts to preserve the ceasefire agreed upon in Doha on October 19. The impasse centers on Pakistan's demands for guarantees that Afghan soil won't be used by militant groups, particularly the Pakistani Taliban. Despite the diplomatic tensions, the previously negotiated ceasefire remains intact, though border crossings between the nations have stayed closed for over two weeks, disrupting regional trade.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Ceasefire Talks Continue Amid Rising Tensions and War Warnings
Oct 27, 2025 10:55 pm CST
Afghanistan and Pakistan enter the third day of critical ceasefire negotiations in Istanbul following border conflicts that left dozens dead. Taliban spokesman emphasizes dialogue as the only solution while Pakistan demands action against TTP militants and warns of potential "open war" if talks collapse. The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, aim to establish mechanisms for maintaining peace between the neighboring countries.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Drives 400% Increase in Tomato Prices and Disrupts $2.3 Billion Annual Trade
Oct 24, 2025 12:28 am CST
The ongoing border closure between Pakistan and Afghanistan since October 11 has caused tomato prices to surge 400% in Pakistan and left 5,000 containers of goods stranded. This trade disruption is costing both nations approximately $1 million daily, affecting the $2.3 billion annual trade of essential commodities including fresh produce, minerals, and pharmaceuticals. A ceasefire has been established following talks in Qatar and Turkey, with further negotiations scheduled for October 25 in Istanbul.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Ceasefire: Ending Deadly Border Clashes Through Qatar-Mediated Talks
Oct 19, 2025 09:38 am CST
Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached an immediate ceasefire agreement following deadly border clashes that killed dozens and injured hundreds. The Qatar-mediated talks in Doha aim to establish lasting peace mechanisms between the neighboring nations, addressing cross-border terrorism concerns while regional powers call for stability in an area where terrorist groups are attempting to resurface.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Conflict: Diplomatic Delegations Meet in Doha Following Deadly Clashes and Airstrikes
Oct 18, 2025 03:42 pm CST
Afghan and Pakistani delegations are meeting in Doha, Qatar to address escalating border tensions after a week of deadly cross-border fighting. The conflict, which has claimed dozens of lives and injured hundreds, intensified when Pakistan launched airstrikes in Afghanistan's Paktika province following the expiration of a 48-hour ceasefire. While Pakistan claims to be targeting militant hideouts, Afghanistan reports civilian casualties and has condemned the actions as violations of sovereignty.