Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered the third day of high-stakes negotiations in Istanbul, seeking to stabilise the border after days of deadly clashes. Kabul is urging dialogue and understanding, while Islamabad has warned that failure could escalate into open war. Watch this story to find out more.

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Pakistan's defence minister said on Saturday he believes Afghanistan wants peace but that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul would mean "open war," days after both sides agreed to a ceasefire following deadly border clashes.
The talks in Istanbul, which began on Saturday and are expected to continue into Sunday, mark the latest attempt by Pakistan and Afghanistan to prevent a relapse into violence after the worst border fighting since the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Kabul.

Pak-Afghan Tensions: Pakistan Defence Minister Warns Of Open War If Peace Talks Fail

Pakistan warns of 'open war' if Kabul peace talks fail amid border ceasefire. Afghanistan and Pakistan are embroiled in a bitter security row that has become increasingly violent, with each side saying they were responding to aggression from the other.


Pak Warns of 'Open War' With Afghanistan | Ceasefire After Deadly Clashes 

Pakistan's defence minister said on Saturday he believes Afghanistan wants peace but that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul would mean "open war," days after both sides agreed to a ceasefire following deadly border clashes.
The talks in Istanbul, which began on Saturday and are expected to continue into Sunday, mark the latest attempt by Pakistan and Afghanistan to prevent a relapse into violence after the worst border fighting since the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Kabul.


Pak-Afghan tensions: Pakistan Defence Minister warns of open war if peace talks fail 

Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to hold high-level talks in Istanbul, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance security cooperation, and address regional issues.


Pak-Afghan Talks: Pakistan, Afghanistan Delegations to Meet in Istanbul

After India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has announced plans to restrict Pakistan’s water supply by building dams on the Kunar River. Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered the project to begin immediately, escalating tensions after deadly border clashes. What does this mean for South Asia’s water security, India’s regional policy, and Pakistan’s future?

Afghanistan Threatens Pakistan With Water War

After India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has announced plans to restrict Pakistan’s water supply by building dams on the Kunar River. Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has ordered the project to begin immediately, escalating tensions after deadly border clashes. What does this mean for South Asia’s water security, India’s regional policy, and Pakistan’s future?


Pak-Afghan tensions: Reports suggest Afghanistan to restrict water to Pakistan

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has ordered the immediate construction of dams on the Kunar River, a key water source flowing into Pakistan. This move aims to assert Afghanistan’s sovereignty over its water resources and restrict water supply to Pakistan, escalating tensions in the region. 

Water Wars: Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate Over Kunar River Dam Plans 

Pakistan-Afghanistan: In a move escalating regional tensions, Taliban Supreme Leader Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada has directed the immediate building of a dam on the Kunar River, which flows from Afghanistan into Pakistan. The dam aims to assert Afghanistan’s control over its water resources and limit water supply downstream to Pakistan, reflecting a strategic response amid recent border clashes and Pakistan’s own tensions with India over water sharing. 


Pakistan-Afghanistan: Tensions Rise as Taliban Moves to Curb Kunar River Flow

Pakistan has signaled that the fragile truce with Afghanistan depends heavily on the Taliban’s commitment to stop cross-border incursions. A Pakistani minister has publicly linked continued peace to Taliban cooperation, raising questions about the durability of the ceasefire amid growing security concerns.


Pak-Afghan truce: Pakistan minister links peace to taliban halting cross-border incursions 

In a recent diplomatic development, Qatar mediated a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan following intense border clashes. However, controversy erupted after Qatar edited its official statement—removing the word "border"—which critics say favors the Taliban's stance on the disputed Durand Line.


Afghanistan-Pak tension: Qatar Alters Pak-Afghan Truce Statement | Durand Line Dispute Resurfaces

Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over the long-disputed Durand Line have flared up again—this time during ceasefire negotiations mediated by Qatar. A seemingly routine diplomatic statement has reignited nationalist rhetoric and border dispute narratives on both sides.
What did Qatar say? Why is the Durand Line such a sensitive flashpoint? And how could this impact regional stability amid ongoing Taliban-Pakistan tensions?

Qatar’s Ceasefire Statement Sparks Durand Line Controversy

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border.


Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of deadly clashes

Pak-Afghan truce: Kabul-Islamabad find common ground in Qatar after bloody fight 

Pakistan-Afghanistan agree to immediate truce, next round of meeting in Istanbul

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye following a week of fierce and deadly clashes along their disputed border.

Pakistan-Afghanistan: Both Sides Agree To Immediate Ceasefire During Doha Talks

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Full-blown war between Pakistan & Afghanistan on the horizon

Afghanistan-Pakistan Clash: Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to escalate as fragile ceasefires collapse and border skirmishes intensify. With unrest on multiple fronts, Pakistan faces the growing threat of a multi-front conflict.


Pak-Afghanistan clash: Pakistan defends air strikes as 'self-defence' against terrorists 

Iran will allocate 200,000 work visas for Afghan labourers, a senior Iranian diplomat announced during a meeting with Abdul Kabir, the Taliban’s Minister for Refugees, in Kabul.


Iran to issue 200,000 work visas for Afghan labourers 

Pak-Afghanistan clash: Pakistan strikes target Afghanistan's Paktika province

Following the attack, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced the cancellation of a scheduled cricket tournament in which Pakistan was set to participate.


Afghanistan-Pakistan clashes: 3 young cricketers killed in alleged Pakistan strikes  

Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan: Afghan Cricket Community Mourns Loss Of 3 Players Killed

Afghan-Pak War: Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan As 48-Hour Ceasefire Ends

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of bombing three locations in Paktika province, violating a recently agreed truce between the two neighbors. The alleged airstrikes have escalated tensions along the border, raising concerns about the fragile peace and security in the region. We take a closer look at the developments and their potential impact on Afghanistan-Pakistan relations.

Afghanistan Claims Pak Bombed Three Locations in Paktika, Broke Truce

A deadly suicide attack near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has claimed the lives of at least seven Pakistani soldiers. The incident casts a spotlight on Pakistan’s terror policies, which increasingly appear to be turning inward. 


Pakistan reaps terror's fury: Suicide attack kills 7 troops near Afghan border

Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 others injured in a 'coordinated suicide attack' on a military camp in North Waziristan on Friday, Pakistani security officials said. The assault occurred hours before Islamabad and Kabul were set to hold peace talks in Doha.

Doha To Host Pak-Afghan Truce Talks? | Suicide Attack Near Pak-Afghanistan Kills 7 

Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed and 13 others injured in a 'coordinated suicide attack' on a military camp in North Waziristan on Friday, Pakistani security officials said. The assault occurred hours before Islamabad and Kabul were set to hold peace talks in Doha.


Suicide Attack Near Pak-Afghanistan Kills 7: Doha To Host Pak-Afghan Truce Talks? 

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