Taliban, Pakistan and Istanbul
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Istanbul talks collapse as Taliban remain intransigent
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).
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Well-placed sources say "illogical and illegal advice received from Kabul during the talks is responsible for the failure of the talks".
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.
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.
Tarar says Pakistan has superior capabilities in conventional warfare and will defeat Afghanistan in proxy warfare as well.