UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations expressed concern on Wednesday over the failure of the Pakistan–Afghanistan talks in Istanbul, urging both sides to avoid renewed hostilities and continue seeking a peaceful resolution. “Yes, it is, of course,” said UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, when asked whether the deadlock after four days of negotiations was a matter of […]
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Pak-Afghan Talks Fail to Bring Any Solution, Says Tarar
Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar said the recent Pak-Afghan talks in Istanbul ended without any workable solution. He stated that Pakistan had made several efforts to reach peace but failed due to Afghanistan’s lack of action against terrorists. Tarar added that Pakistan will continue taking strong steps to protect its citizens from terrorism. He […]
Istanbul impasse
Three days of intense negotiations in Istanbul between Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded without a definitive result, exposing once again the persistent friction along a border that has long been a source of insecurity and anxiety. The meetings, facilitated by Qatar and Türkiye, were meant to translate dialogue into action. Instead, they highlighted a familiar tension: […]
Pakistan-Afghan Taliban peace talks in Istanbul end without breakthrough
ISTANBUL – The third round of peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul ended without progress. The discussions, which lasted nearly 18 hours, aimed to reach a comprehensive peace deal but failed to produce any positive outcome. Diplomatic sources said the Afghan Taliban delegation frequently contacted Kabul, and their stance kept changing […]
Deadlock persists despite third day of Istanbul talks
Peace talks between Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan entered the third day on Monday in Istanbul, officials from both sides said. The talks come a day after US President Donald Trump pledged to resolve the crisis between the two neighbors “very quickly” and as tensions along the border remain high following recent exchanges of fire that […]
Pakistan urges Taliban to end terror support in Istanbul talks
Pakistan and Afghan Taliban are holding the third round of talks in Istanbul, Turkey. Pakistan remains firm on its demand that the Taliban end support to extremist groups. Islamabad stressed that Afghan territory must not be used for attacks against Pakistan or neighboring countries. The talks aim to secure regional peace, strengthen stability, and prevent […]
Istanbul talks enter third day as Pakistan, Afghanistan seek lasting truce
Pakistan and Afghanistan officials met in Istanbul on Monday for a third straight day of peace talks. The discussions followed a ceasefire agreed in Doha on October 19 after deadly border clashes. Dozens of people were killed in the worst violence since the Taliban took power in Kabul in 2021. The ongoing talks, mediated by […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan seek to bolster truce in Istanbul talks
The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday, with Islamabad eyeing a “concrete” mechanism to monitor Afghan Taliban actions aimed at preventing cross-border terrorist attacks. The meeting follows the first round of Pakistan-Afghanistan talks mediated jointly by Qatar and Turkiye in Doha on October 18-19. The Qatar talks […]
Iran holds high-stakes nuclear talks with Europe
Iran and European powers met in Istanbul on Friday for the first time since last month’s US and Israeli airstrikes. Talks focused on reviving parts of the 2015 nuclear deal, just months before key UN sanctions may expire. Iran, France, Britain, Germany, and the EU attended the meeting held at the Iranian consulate. These discussions […]
CJCSC strengthens defence ties at IDEF 2025 in Turkiye
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza represented Pakistan at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF-2025) in Istanbul, Turkiye. The event is globally known for showcasing the latest advancements in defence technology and military cooperation. General Sahir’s visit underscored Pakistan’s growing focus on international defence collaboration and technological partnerships. On […]