Deadlock persists in Pakistan-Afghanistan talks in Istanbul
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Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a deadlock, security sources confirmed. Atta Tarar acknowledged the stalemate but thanked Turkiye and Qatar for mediating the dialogue
ISTANBUL (Dunya News) - The ongoing talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have reached a deadlock, the security sources claimed on Friday.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar also confirmed that while negotiations remain stalled, Pakistan expressed gratitude to Turkiye and Qatar for their mediation efforts in facilitating the dialogue.
He reiterated that Pakistan stands firm on its principled position that the responsibility to curb terrorism emanating from Afghan soil rests with Afghanistan.
The minister further stated that the Afghan Taliban have failed to fulfill their international, regional, and bilateral commitments under the 2021 Doha Peace Agreement.
Pakistan is thankful to brotherly countries of Turkiye and Qatar for mediation of talks; onus lies on Afghanistan to fulfill its long standing international/ regional and bilateral pledges, regarding control of terrorism in which so far they have failed.
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) November 7, 2025
Pakistan does not harbor…
However, he emphasised that Pakistan maintains goodwill toward the Afghan people and continues to support a peaceful future for Afghanistan.
Tarar added that Pakistan will not endorse any actions by the Taliban government that run counter to the interests of the Afghan people or neighboring countries, and reaffirmed that Islamabad will continue taking all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and citizens.
Pakistan takes firm stance against terrorism from Afghan soil in Istanbul talks
The third round of ceasefire talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan began yesterday in Istanbul, with senior officials from both sides in attendance.
Earlier in the day, Foreign Office said that Pakistan’s stance remains firm that Afghan soil must not be used for terrorism against any country.
Addressing the media briefing on Friday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andarabi said that Islamabad has provided mediators with evidence-based demands, which are being discussed point by point with the Taliban representatives.
