Peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban ended without progress as both sides failed to reach an agreement on tackling cross-border terrorism. Pakistan demanded firm action against TTP militants using Afghan soil, while Kabul refused to provide a written commitment

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended without an agreement as both sides traded blame. The breakdown comes amid deadly border clashes and mutual accusations over cross-border attacks, threatening a fragile ceasefire brokered by Qatar on October 19