Terrorism dispute stalls Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul
Summary
Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul ended in deadlock over Afghan Taliban's refusal to guarantee action against Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan amid ongoing border clashes.
Key Points
- The third day of Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul ended without a final agreement.
- The main issue is Afghan Taliban's refusal to provide written guarantees against Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
- Recent border clashes in Kurram and North Waziristan raised doubts about Kabul's commitment to the ceasefire.
- US President Donald Trump offered to mediate, while Pakistan's Defence Minister warned of potential open war if talks fail.
