Iran urges continued dialogue between Taliban, Pakistan amid border tensions
The Iranian minister also conveyed Tehran’s willingness to assist “in any way possible” to support the peace process and de-escalation.
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Taliban confirm collapse of talks with Pakistan in Istanbul
Mujahid said that despite what he called the Taliban’s “goodwill” and the mediation of Turkey and Qatar, the talks yielded.
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Taliban, Pakistan hold second day of talks in Istanbul amid tensions
Pakistani officials say that Islamabad’s primary demand is a firm guarantee that Afghan soil will no longer be used for.
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Taliban, Pakistan begin third round of talks in Istanbul
Leading the negotiations are Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of Taliban intelligence, and Asim Munir Malik, Pakistan’s intelligence chief.
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Taliban deny Pakistani foreign minister’s claim of multiple calls from Muttaqi
During a session, Dar claimed that Muttaqi had reached out to him repeatedly by phone on Monday.
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Taliban’s intelligence chief to lead next round of talks with Pakistan in Istanbul
The delegation is expected in Istanbul on Wednesday, a day ahead of the new round of negotiations between the two.
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Pakistan army says ending terrorism from Afghanistan’s territory is non‑negotiable
The remarks come ahead of a new round of negotiations between Pakistan and the Taliban, scheduled for November 6 in Turkey.
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Hedayat Amin Arsala, veteran Afghan politician, dies at 84
Arsala served in various key roles throughout Afghanistan’s modern political history, including as minister of finance.
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Pakistan’s defense minister says ‘Taliban regime’ does not represent Afghanistan
The minister’s remarks came in response to recent comments by Taliban spokesman, who accused Pakistan’s military of destabilizing the border.
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Taliban, Pakistan agree to meet again in Istanbul next week, says statement
The announcement follows six days of negotiations from October 25 to 30, facilitated by Türkiye and Qatar, aimed at reinforcing.