Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:44am on 28 Oct 2025,Tuesday International
Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Turkey collapsed Tuesday, with both nations blaming each other for the impasse. Pakistan sought assurances Afghanistan wouldn't allow cross-border terrorism, specifically by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, which Kabul denies supporting. Pakistani officials accused Afghanistan of "stubbornness," while Afghan state media claimed their negotiators made "constructive efforts" unlike Pakistan. The breakdown revives concerns over Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's warning of potential "open conflict" if diplomacy fails. Recent violence includes Sunday's clash killing five Pakistani and 25 Afghan soldiers. The failed talks follow a brief October 15 ceasefire. Meanwhile, India-Taliban relations improve after Foreign Minister Muttaqi's Delhi visit, with diplomatic ties restored and Taliban condemning Pakistan-based Pahalgam terror attack.(PC: Modern Diplomacy & NDTV)
