Afghanistan-Pakistan Ceasefire Talks Continue Amid Rising Tensions and War Warnings

Oct 27, 2025 10:55 pm CST

Afghanistan and Pakistan enter the third day of critical ceasefire negotiations in Istanbul following border conflicts that left dozens dead. Taliban spokesman emphasizes dialogue as the only solution while Pakistan demands action against TTP militants and warns of potential "open war" if talks collapse. The negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, aim to establish mechanisms for maintaining peace between the neighboring countries.