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Peace 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.
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Total News Sources68
Leaning Left16Leaning Right11Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
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