Why a Full-Blown War Against the Taliban May Not Benefit Pakistan

Talks between Pakistan, Afghan Taliban delegations deadlocked in Istanbul

Why a Full-blown War Against the Taliban May Not Benefit Pakistan

The Pakistani economy is in dire straits. A prolonged war could bleed its economy further.

Talks Collapse Between Pakistan and Afghanistan - Republic Policy

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed that negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have “entered an indefinite phase,” as the Istanbul dialogue failed to bridge critical differences between the two sides. Speaking on Geo News, Asif said the Afghan Taliban delegation came “without any programme” and refused to sign a written agreement, insisting on verbal assurances only. Follow Republic Policy The third round of talks, mediated by Turkiy…

Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul end in deadlock

The latest round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, held in Istanbul under the mediation of Qatar and Türkiye, ended in a deadlock as Islamabad reiterated its demand for an end to cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil, Aaj News reported. According to officials, Pakistan on Friday presented concrete evidence of terrorist activities emanating from Afghanistan to the mediators. Islamabad’s delegation, comprising senior military officials,…

Pakistan-Afghanistan Istanbul Talks Hit 'deadlock'

Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif (right) and Afghan Defence Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid sign the ceasefire agreement in Doha on October 19, 2025. — Reuters Taliban failed to honour Doha peace deal commitments. Pakistan appreciates Turkiye, Qatar mediation in negotiations. No support for Taliban actions against Afghan people. Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul reached a deadlock, Geo News reported on Friday, wit…

Pakistani forces respond firmly to Afghan Taliban firing at Chaman border

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army effectively countered unprovoked firing from Afghan Taliban elements at the border near Chaman, as Islamabad reaffirmed its dedication to ongoing peace negotiations in Istanbul. Sources indicate that the incident occurred in the border village of Killi Mazal, where Afghan Taliban militants allegedly exploited civilians as human shields while opening fire on Pakistani border posts. Pakistani military units responded w…