Pakistan, Afghanistan hold third day of peace talks
Recent clashes have killed dozens of soldiers and civilians on both sides of the border, triggering fears of an all-out war between the two countries.
www.newarab.comHere’s a quick update on the latest Pakistan peace talks based on the most recent publicly reported coverage.
- The latest round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan was hosted in Istanbul and mediated by Qatar/Turkey, aiming to sustain a ceasefire and broaden security arrangements. Several reports indicate the discussions extended over multiple days with no final agreement announced at the end of the session.[1][2]
- Both sides remained engaged, with officials indicating continued consultations in Kabul and Islamabad and continued emphasis on action against cross-border militant groups and on preventing patronage of terrorism. Pakistan pressed for verifiable steps from Afghanistan against militant groups operating from Afghan soil.[2][1]
- There were ongoing border disruptions and reciprocal security concerns, including border closures and stalled cross-border trade, reflecting the fragility of the ceasefire and the complexity of reaching a lasting agreement.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull more recent, region-specific updates or summarize the key sticking points and potential next steps in a concise briefing. Also, tell me if you want a quick timeline of the peace-talk developments from the last year.[3]