US EditionPeace talks hosted by Turkey between Pakistan and Afghanistan hit impasse in Istanbul
- On Tuesday, talks in Istanbul stalled after three days, with state media in Pakistan and Afghanistan blaming each other while Turkey tried to end the deadlock.
- Deadly cross-border clashes in recent years prompted Qatar to host initial negotiations, following a ceasefire in Doha that both sides say is still holding amid the Istanbul stalemate.
- Three Pakistani security officials said the deadlock stems from Kabul's reluctance to accept Pakistan's demands for assurances, and they reported the Pakistani officials `not fully willing` to accept proposals, seeking guidance from Kabul.
- All border crossings have remained shut for more than two weeks, leaving trucks stranded and disrupting trade, while President Biden pledged help to resolve the Pakistan-Afghanistan crisis.
- Pakistan has seen a surge in militant attacks, mostly blamed on the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, while Islamabad-based security analyst Syed Mohammad Ali said Afghanistan aimed to slow talks Tuesday.
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Discussions between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey for a lasting truce got bogged down on Tuesday, reported Pakistani security sources, assuring that "one last effort" had been made to try to break an agreement.
No resolution as Afghanistan, Pakistan end peace talks in Turkey
Talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul to broker a long-term truce have ended without a resolution, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, a blow for peace in the region after deadly clashes this month. The talks aimed to reach lasting peace between the South Asian neighbours after dozens were killed along their border in the worst such violence since the Taliban took power in Kabul in 2021. Both agreed to a ceasefire …
Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Hosted By Turkey Hit Impasse In Istanbul
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have hit an impasse in Istanbul after three days of negotiations, with state media in both countries blaming each other for the failure to reach a deal while efforts by Turkey were still underway.
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