Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Deadlock Persists in Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks on Terrorism
Pakistan and Afghanistan are talking in Turkey about how to stop terrorists from causing trouble.
Pakistan is worried because a group called the TTP is attacking from Afghanistan.
Pakistan wants Afghanistan to stop the TTP, but Afghanistan is refusing to make any promises.
Pakistan showed evidence of the TTP operating from Afghanistan, including leadership details and movement patterns.
Pakistan also refused to talk directly with the TTP.
During the talks, there were reports of attacks across the border, which made Pakistan question Afghanistan's intentions.
They hope to resolve these issues to prevent further conflict.
Talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul stalled over the issue of the TTP.
Pakistan wants verifiable actions against the TTP and other militant groups operating from Afghanistan.
The Afghan Taliban have been hesitant to commit to any concrete measures.
Pakistan presented evidence of TTP activities, including leadership and movement patterns.
During the talks, there were reports of border infiltration attempts.
- Who
- Pakistan and Afghan Taliban
- What
- Talks in Istanbul stalled due to Taliban inaction against the TTP
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Istanbul, Turkiye
- Why
- Pakistan wants the Taliban to take action against cross-border terrorism.
Pakistan's Stance
Afghan Taliban's Stance
Action Against TTP
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan demands concrete actions to eliminate TTP safe havens and cross-border terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. They presented evidence of the TTP's activities.
Afghan Taliban's Stance
The Taliban is hesitant to commit to concrete verifiable measures and unwilling to take action against the TTP.
- Location of Talks
- Istanbul, Turkiye
- Key Issue
- Taliban's refusal to act against TTP
- Pakistan's Demand
- Concrete action against cross-border terrorism
- Afghan Delegation Lead
- Deputy Interior Minister Mawlawi Rahmatullah Najeeb
- Mediators
- Turkey and Qatar
- Infiltration Attempts
- Reported during talks in Kurram and North Waziristan