Af-Pak conflict: Islamabad warns Kabul of 'open war'; peace talks under way

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by TOI WORLD DESKOctober 25, 2025 at 05:24 PM

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Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned that if peace talks in Istanbul between Pakistan and Afghanistan fail to reach a lasting agreement, it could lead to "open war." The discussions began on Saturday following deadly border clashes earlier this month. Islamabad demanded the Taliban curb militants attacking from sanctuaries inside Afghanistan, leading to Pakistani cross-border airstrikes and heavy fire exchanges that killed dozens and closed key crossings. Both sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire after days of violence, aiming to establish mechanisms for lasting peace during talks in Istanbul. Additionally, the Taliban government ordered construction of a dam on the Kunar River to limit Pakistan’s water supply, escalating non-military pressure.

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