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Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Collapse: No Agreement on Cross-Border Terrorism Issues
Nov 08, 2025 04:02 pm CST
The third round of peace negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban ended in deadlock without securing a written agreement on addressing cross-border terrorism. Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed the talks have been suspended indefinitely, despite mediation efforts from Qatar and Turkiye. Pakistan insists on a formal written accord while Afghan representatives were only willing to provide verbal assurances, leaving regional security concerns unresolved following recent armed clashes.
Pakistan Minister Threatens "Open War" with Afghanistan as Peace Talks Resume in Istanbul
Oct 26, 2025 11:19 am CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun their second round of peace negotiations in Istanbul, with Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warning of potential "open war" if talks fail. The discussions focus on Pakistan's demand for Afghanistan to eliminate TTP threats, while tensions rise over Afghanistan's plans to build dams on the Kunar River amid deteriorating bilateral relations.
Pakistan Defense Minister Orders Afghan Refugees to Leave as Tensions Escalate with India Connection
Oct 18, 2025 02:02 pm CST
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has ordered all Afghan refugees to return home while claiming Afghanistan has become India's proxy in a regional conflict. The statement follows border clashes that killed dozens, with Pakistan conducting airstrikes despite a ceasefire agreement. Diplomatic relations between the neighbors have deteriorated significantly as Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists and conspiring with India against Pakistani interests.