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Afghanistan
Durani: Taliban Must Choose Between Pakistan and TTP
DID Press: Asif Ali Khan Durani, Pakistan’s former special envoy for Afghanistan, said the resumption of talks between Islamabad and the Taliban government in Istanbul reflects Pakistan’s flexibility — but warned that the Taliban cannot simultaneously maintain relations with both…
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Afghanistan
Zaeef: Pakistan Needs Skilled Negotiators for Talks with Afghanistan
DID Press: Former Taliban ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Salam Zaeef emphasized that for negotiations with Afghanistan to succeed, Pakistan must select experienced and capable negotiators and act based on a clear understanding of its challenges. In an interview, Zaeef said…
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Afghanistan
Istanbul Talks with Taliban Failed, says Pakistan
DID Press: Pakistan’s Minister of Information has confirmed the collapse of four days of talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government in Istanbul, citing Taliban delegation’s unwillingness to address Islamabad’s core security concerns. Attaullah Tarar, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting, announced…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Warns Pakistan of “Strong Response” after Failed Istanbul Talks
DID Press: Taliban government has issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying any potential military action from Islamabad will be met with an immediate and forceful response. The warning comes after bilateral talks in Istanbul reportedly collapsed without agreement. Abdul…
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Afghanistan
Istanbul Talks Deadlocked as Taliban Lose Battle of Narratives
DID Press: The 3rd day of negotiations between the Taliban government and Pakistan in Istanbul has ended without any progress or joint statement, highlighting deep rifts between the two sides. Analysts say Pakistan has gained the upper hand in shaping…
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Afghanistan
Taliban-Pakistan Talks End in Deadlock, Reported Journalists
DID Press: A two-day round of talks between Taliban representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistani officials concluded in Istanbul under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar, but significant disagreements and the Taliban’s refusal to provide written commitments have led to an…
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Afghanistan
Khattak: Taliban-Pakistan Clash Aims to Block China Trade Network
DID Press: Afrasiab Khattak, a prominent Pakistani politician and former member of the Senate, claimed that the ongoing tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban are primarily aimed at obstructing China’s trade network linking Afghanistan, Pakistan, and China. Speaking on X…
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Afghanistan
Istanbul Talks Fail as Taliban, Pakistan Brawl over Terrorism and Borders
DID Press: Two days of talks between Taliban and Pakistani delegations in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, ended without a final agreement, highlighting persistent disagreements over cross-border militancy and security obligations. According to Daily Dawn, the Taliban delegation refused…
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Afghanistan
Pakistan Threatens Unilateral Action against TTP
DID Press: Pakistani security sources have warned that Islamabad may consider unilateral action against Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) if ongoing talks with Afghanistan’s Taliban government fail to produce results. According to senior security officials quoted by Pakistani media, Islamabad has conveyed…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Accuses Pakistan of ‘Historical Amnesia’ amid Rising Border Tensions
DID Press: Following recent remarks by Pakistan’s defense minister hinting at a possible war with Afghanistan, a senior Taliban official has condemned the statement as “irresponsible” and reflective of “distrust and poor decision-making within Pakistan’s leadership.” Meanwhile, the latest round…
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