No resolution as Afghanistan, Pakistan end peace talks in Istanbul, sources say
Summary
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul aimed at a long-term truce have ended without resolution, heightening tensions after recent deadly border clashes.
Key Points
- Talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul to broker a long-term truce ended without resolution.
- Both sides agreed to a ceasefire in Doha on October 19 but failed to find common ground in the second round of talks.
- The talks ended amid tension over the control of the Pakistani Taliban militant group.
- Recent clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border killed several Pakistani soldiers and militants despite the ceasefire.
