The threat of war between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban is looming once again. Meetings between the two sides, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, have ended without any results.

Tarar said that ever since assuming control in Kabul, Pakistan has repeatedly engaged with the Afghan Taliban regime regarding persistent cross-border terrorism by Indian proxies, Fitna al Khwarij (TTP) and Fitna al Hindustan (BLA).

Well-placed sources say "illogical and illegal advice received from Kabul during the talks is responsible for the failure of the talks".

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar confirmed early Wednesday that the latest round of talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Turkiye's capital, Istanbul, had

Pakistan and Afghan officials are holding negotiations in Qatar’s capital to find “immediate” steps to counter cross-border militancy and restore stability along their shared border.

As he flew to the Middle East to celebrate his diplomatic victory on a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, President Donald Trump heaped praise on one ally in particular: Qatar.

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban government in Istanbul have collapsed after four days, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harboring militants behind cross-border attacks. The breakdown threatens to renew tensions despite a ceasefire brokered by Qatar earlier this month.