Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:14am on 30 Oct 2025,Thursday India Global
Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul collapsed after four days when Pakistan admitted permitting US drone operations from its territory. Afghan negotiators demanded written commitment to halt airspace violations and foreign drone flights, offering to prevent Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan operations in return. Pakistani delegates initially showed willingness but reversed after a phone call "likely from high command," admitting they had "no control" over US drones under a secret agreement. Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif falsely blamed India for sabotaging talks, claiming "Delhi controls Kabul." The breakdown follows a fragile ceasefire after September-October border clashes killed over 200 people. Afghanistan's Defence Minister warned any fresh airspace violations would face "reciprocal response." (PC: Hindustan Times)
