Pak-Afghan Peace Talks: Turkey and Qatar have mediated new rounds of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul, aiming to solidify the ceasefire agreed in Doha earlier in October 2025. Both sides have committed to continuing the truce and establishing a monitoring mechanism to ensure enforcement and penalties for violations.

Pakistan, Afghanistan To Hold Another Round of Talks in Istanbul 

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks: Turkey and Qatar have mediated new rounds of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul, aiming to solidify the ceasefire agreed in Doha earlier in October 2025. Both sides have committed to continuing the truce and establishing a monitoring mechanism to ensure enforcement and penalties for violations.


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Our story begins with a question: Can Pakistan break free from the cycle of violence along its western border, or is it trapped in a storm of its own making? Afghanistan’s interior minister, Sirajuddin Haqqani delivered a stark warning to Pakistan. The warning comes with a message
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In a significant diplomatic and developmental move, India has reaffirmed its support for Afghanistan’s water management projects, underscoring its long-term commitment to the country’s energy and food security.
From dams and irrigation systems to hydroelectric development, India is working to help Afghanistan harness its rivers and rebuild its agricultural base — a crucial step for a nation facing climate stress and economic challenges.
Experts say the initiative strengthens India’s regional role and highlights the importance of water diplomacy in South Asia.

India-Afghanistan ties: New Delhi offers support for sustainable water management 

Afghanistan-Pakistan: Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have collapsed after four days of negotiations, dealing a blow to regional stability. Pakistan accused Kabul of sheltering militants responsible for cross-border attacks - a claim Afghanistan denies.

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks: Istanbul Talks End Without Agreement in Turkey

Afghanistan-Pakistan: Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have failed after four days of negotiations in Istanbul, Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said. The talks, brokered by Qatar and Turkey, followed a ceasefire agreement on October 19 after deadly border clashes. 


Afghanistan-Pakistan: Peace Talks Fail After Four Days of Negotiations

Pak-Afghan peace talks in Istanbul have concluded without reaching a workable solution, raising concerns over regional stability. Diplomats from both sides met to discuss strategies for lasting peace, but differences remain unresolved. 

Pak-Afghan Peace Talks in Istanbul End Without Any Breakthrough | Newspoint | WION 

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan have ended in Turkey without an agreement, marking a setback in regional diplomacy. Officials from both countries failed to resolve key issues, leaving tensions unresolved and raising concerns over future stability in the region.

Afghanistan-Pakistan Peace Talks Fail, No Agreement Reached in Turkey | WION 

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 and Afghanistan hold crucial talks in Türkiye aimed at easing border tensions and improving regional security. 
Meanwhile, Pakistan alleges an infiltration bid amid the ongoing discussions.
What will this mean for regional peace and bilateral ties?

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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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