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.