Turkey mediation
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.
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.
Pakistan and Afghanistan Peace Negotiations Resume in Istanbul: Mediation Efforts to Address Border Tensions and Security Concerns
Oct 30, 2025 08:37 pm CST
Pakistan and Afghanistan are renewing peace talks in Istanbul under Turkish and Qatari mediation following recent border clashes. Despite a fragile ceasefire, major crossings remain closed, stranding hundreds of trucks. Pakistan insists Afghanistan must take verifiable action against terrorist groups operating from its territory, particularly the Pakistani Taliban, while both countries work to resolve tensions that resulted in military casualties earlier this month.
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.