Istanbul peace talks
Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Collapse Over US Drone Dispute: Diplomatic Crisis Unfolds in Istanbul
Oct 29, 2025 12:22 am CST
Peace negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have failed dramatically, exposing deep divisions over US drone operations and cross-border security. The diplomatic breakdown occurred after Pakistan's admission of an agreement with the US allowing drone operations from its territory, leaving Qatari and Turkish mediators shocked and raising concerns about potential military confrontation along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Trump's Pledge to Rapidly Resolve Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Crisis Amid Ongoing Peace Talks
Oct 26, 2025 07:30 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has committed to quickly resolving tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan as peace negotiations continue in Istanbul. The talks aim to transform a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace framework following deadly border clashes. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring cross-border militants, while Taliban authorities deny these claims. The negotiations include proposals for territorial integrity and establishing monitoring mechanisms for the ceasefire agreement.