Officials from Afghanistan’s Taliban government, its defence ministry, and Pakistan’s army and foreign ministries have not yet commented publicly on the failed negotiations.

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have hit an impasse in Istanbul after three days of negotiations, according to state media in both countries

According to sources, Pakistan remained firm on the “reasonable demands it has presented”, but the Afghan Taliban delegation was not fully willing to accept them”

The October clashes began after Pakistani air strikes this month on Kabul, the Afghan capital. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Talks between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations in Istanbul ended without progress, or breakthroughs, hindered by strong hostility on both sides.

This special report focuses on the escalating multi-front crisis facing Pakistan, with key figures like Army Chief Asim Munir at the centre of a geopolitical storm. The recent collapse of Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks in Istanbul has intensified tensions,