Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the latest talks in Istanbul failed to yield a workable solution. He claimed the Afghan side kept deviating from the core issue and avoided key points raised by Pakistan. The dialogue began on Saturday following the worst border clashes since the Taliban took over Kabul in 2021.
Tarar reminded that Pakistan has repeatedly asked the Afghan Taliban to honour their commitments under the Doha Agreement. However, he said the Taliban continued supporting anti-Pakistan terrorists, undermining Pakistan’s repeated diplomatic efforts. He emphasized that Islamabad had suffered major human and material losses over the past four years, testing its patience.
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Over four days of dialogue, Tarar said the Afghan delegation acknowledged Pakistan’s evidence on terrorist activities. Yet, the Taliban provided no assurances or concrete measures to curb attacks. The minister described Pakistan’s demands as logical and legitimate, stressing that persistent evasion frustrated Islamabad’s pursuit of peace.
Tarar also thanked Qatar, Türkiye, and other friendly states for mediating the talks. He said their efforts aimed to secure lasting peace, regional stability, and prosperity. Despite these interventions, the Afghan side remained indifferent to Pakistan’s concerns, according to the minister.
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The talks follow recent clashes triggered by a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul targeting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leadership. TTP retaliated with attacks along the 2,600 km border. While a ceasefire was agreed through Qatar and Turkey, Islamabad continues to accuse the Taliban of allowing TTP operations with impunity. Talks in Istanbul were meant to secure a long-term solution, but an 18-hour marathon session on Monday ended without concrete results.