Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Pakistan-Afghanistan Peace Talks Deadlocked Amid Border Clashes
Leaders from Pakistan and Afghanistan met in a city called Istanbul to try and make peace.
They talked about stopping bad people from crossing the border and causing trouble.
However, the talks got stuck, or 'deadlocked.'
On the same day, leaders from both countries also blamed each other for fighting along their shared border, even though a ceasefire was supposed to be in place.
Pakistan's leader said Afghanistan didn't keep its promise to stop terrorists.
Because of these problems, Pakistan's leader said they would do what they need to do to keep their own people safe.
The talks didn't make progress, and both sides are still blaming each other for fighting.
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul are deadlocked.
Both nations accused each other of initiating border clashes despite ongoing negotiations and a ceasefire.
Pakistan's Information Minister stated Afghanistan failed to meet pledges on curbing terrorism.
Afghan officials reported casualties from border clashes initiated by Pakistan.
Pakistan vows to take necessary measures to protect its people and sovereignty.
- Who
- Pakistan and Afghanistan (Taliban Government)
- What
- Peace talks are deadlocked, with both sides accusing each other of border clashes.
- When
- Friday (November 7, 2025) for the talk status; clashes occurred Thursday night.
- Where
- Istanbul (for talks); along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border (for clashes)
- Why
- Disagreements over curbing cross-border terrorism and accusations of initiating border clashes have stalled negotiations.
Pakistan
Afghanistan (Taliban Government)
Initiation of Border Clashes
Pakistan
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi stated that Afghanistan initiated the shooting along the Chaman border.
Afghanistan (Taliban Government)
Ali Mohammad Haqmal, head of the Information and Culture Department in Afghanistan's Spin Boldak district, blamed Pakistan for initiating the overnight shooting.
Curbing Terrorism Pledges
Pakistan
Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that the Afghan Taliban has failed to meet pledges made to the international community about curbing terrorism under the 2021 Doha peace accord.
Afghanistan (Taliban Government)
The article implies the Afghan side has not met these pledges but does not provide a direct counter-statement from them regarding this specific point.
Harboring Militants
Pakistan
Pakistan has long accused Afghanistan’s Taliban government of harboring Pakistani militants who carry out cross-border attacks.
Afghanistan (Taliban Government)
Kabul denies Pakistan's accusations of harboring militants.
- Talks Location
- Istanbul
- Mediators
- Turkey and Qatar
- Date of Update
- Friday (November 7, 2025)
- Key Pakistani Negotiator
- Lt. Gen. Asim Malik (National Security Adviser)
- Key Afghan Negotiator
- Abdul Haq Wasiq (Director of General Intelligence)
- Ceasefire Status
- Remained intact despite clashes
- Recent Major Incident
- Deadly border clashes in the preceding month, worst in recent years
Sources
Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange fire as peace talks begin
Afghanistan and Pakistan trade blame for ceasefire violations amid Istanbul talks
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume peace talks in Istanbul
'Islamabad Must Explain': Afghan Taliban Says Pakistan Violated Ceasefire Amid Peace Talks In Turkey
5 Killed In Fresh Clashes Along Afghanistan-Pakistan Border
'We are here': TTP issues threat to Pakistan govt, Army from Punjab
Pakistan-Taliban Peace Talks Collapse In Istanbul; No Written Guarantees From Afghan, Says Minister
