Afghanistan, Pakistan to shore up truce at security talks

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Timothy Jones AFP, APOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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Afghan and Pakistani negotiators are set to meet in Istanbul on Saturday to discuss security issues and bolster a ceasefire along their shared border, following recent clashes that left dozens dead. The talks aim to detail mechanisms for sustaining a second truce mediated by Qatar and Turkey after a first 48-hour ceasefire failed. Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned of an "open war" if the negotiations fail. The Afghan Taliban seeks to ensure territorial integrity, while Pakistan aims to address terrorism from Afghan soil, particularly targeting groups like the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). The recent violence was triggered by explosions in Kabul, which the Taliban blamed on Pakistan.

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