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.