Pakistan's Defense Minister Threatens War with Taliban as Afghan-Pakistan Peace Talks Begin in Turkey

Nov 06, 2025 09:43 am CST

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khwaja Asif issued a stark "war" threat against the Taliban government just before critical Afghan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul. The high-stakes negotiations, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, aim to resolve deadly border clashes and restore stability while addressing contentious issues including drone strikes, militant sanctuaries, and closed trade routes that have severely impacted regional security and economic relations.