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Afghanistan
Atmar: Inclusive Dialogue Only Way to Prevent Escalation after Failed Istanbul Talks
DID Press: “Failed talks between Taliban and Pakistan in Turkey can push the region into a new cycle of war, bloodshed, and insecurity,” warned former Afghanistan National Security Advisor, Mohammad Hanif Atmar, suggesting a political solution as the only way…
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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
Pakistani Media: Secret Kabul-Delhi Ties Halt Istanbul Peace Talks
DID Press: The second round of peace talks between the Taliban and Pakistani representatives in Istanbul, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, ended after 18 hours without agreement, reported Pakistani media outlets. Sources said deep divisions over handling Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)…
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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
Afghanistan Will Remain Neutral in India-Pakistan Conflicts, Says Taliban
DID Press: Taliban’s Ministry of Interior has stated that Afghanistan will maintain a neutral stance in regional affairs and will not allow its territory to be used for attacks or provocations against neighboring countries. In an interview with the Protom…
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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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Analysis
Musharraf’s Strategic Error against Pakistan’s Internal and Regional Security
DID Press: Recent remarks by General Asad Durrani, former head of Pakistan’s military intelligence, and his confirmation of former President Pervez Musharraf’s role in formation of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), have once again highlighted how Islamabad’s regional and security strategies over…
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Afghanistan
Indian Express: Mistrust still Defines Taliban–Pakistan Ties
DID Press: Indian Express reported that despite recent talks in Doha preventing a full-scale war between Islamabad and Kabul, deep mistrust, regional rivalries, and historical grievances continue to fuel tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban. The analysis argues that Pakistan…
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