US EditionIslamabad Warns Afghan Taliban over ‘Unacceptable Patronage of Terrorists’
The talks focus on ceasefire agreements and counterterrorism plans amidst concerns over militant attacks and border security, with over 200 militants killed in recent clashes.
- This past week in Istanbul, the second round of peace talks began between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, following initial negotiations held in Doha on October 19, 2025.
- In the first Istanbul phase on Saturday, Pakistan submitted a counterterrorism plan addressing cross-border terrorism and urged the Afghan Taliban to dismantle militant networks, Islamabad says.
- Pakistan's military repelled cross‑border attacks, Pakistan Armed Forces say they killed over 200 Taliban and affiliated militants and conducted precision strikes in Kandahar province and Kabul.
- Pakistan closed border crossings, prioritizing citizens' safety over trade, while officials warned of an 'all‑out war' if talks fail and said progress depends on Taliban seriousness.
- Sources report Taliban inflexibility, while Islamabad accuses the group of acting as an Indian proxy, and Turkiye tries to bridge gaps by presenting Pakistan's concerns to the Taliban.
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Islamabad warns Afghan Taliban over ‘unacceptable patronage of terrorists’
Pakistan has presented its final position to the Afghan Taliban regime during the second round of talks, firmly rejecting what it called their continued patronage of cross-border attacks and terrorism, terming such activities 'unacceptable', security sources said. The ongoing negotiations — mediated by Turkiye and Qatar — are aimed at preventing a relapse into conflict following clashes between the border forces of the two countries earlier this…
Pakistan signals zero tolerance as 'stubborn' Afghan Taliban resist counterterror demands
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Pakistan rejects Taliban support for terrorists in Istanbul talks
Pakistan has firmly rejected any notion of the Afghan Taliban supporting or sponsoring terrorist activities during high-level talks held in Istanbul, sources confirmed on Sunday. According to the security officials, the Pakistani delegation clearly stated its final position, emphasizing that concrete and decisive action is needed to eliminate terrorism in the region. Islamabad urged the Taliban government to take responsibility and curb the pres…
Pak-Afghan Talks in Istanbul: Pakistan rejected illogical excuses of Afghan Taliban for protecting internationally banned TTP
Breaking Update: Pakistan has rejected illogical excuses of Afghan Taliban for protecting terrorists such as Fitna e Khawraj (official name of TTP terrorists). According to security sources, in the talks held in Istanbul, the Pakistani delegation has presented its final position to the Afghan Taliban delegation and made it clear that the ongoing patronage of terrorists by the Afghan Taliban is unacceptable. It may be mentioned that Afghan Taliba…
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