Category Archives: Peace Talks

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Iran Says Afghanistan Peace Impossible Without Active Support from Neighboring Countries

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Khaama: The meeting convened representatives from Pakistan, Russia, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Pakistan participated at the prime ministerial level, while Russia and Uzbekistan sent presidential-level envoys, reflecting high-level engagement. The Iranian minister warned that externally imposed solutions have consistently failed to deliver stability or sustainable development, advocating regionally led approaches as the most effective

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Taliban–Pakistan talks in Riyadh end without progress: Report

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Amu: A new round of direct talks between delegations from Pakistan and the Taliban, hosted by Saudi Arabia, ended without progress late Sunday, Pakistan’s Dawn News reported, citing two sources familiar with the discussions. Sources have confirmed to Amu TV that a delegation of the Taliban had travelled to Saudi Arabia for the talks. The

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Pakistan welcomes Iran’s offer to mediate with Taliban

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Amu: Pakistan said Monday that it welcomed Iran’s offer to mediate between Islamabad and Taliban, as tensions between the two sides escalate over cross-border militancy, trade disruptions, and a security crisis. “We appreciate the offer of mediation from our brotherly country, Iran,” said Tahir Hussain Andrabi, spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office. “Pakistan is always in

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Taliban foreign minister blames ‘unrealistic’ demands by Pakistan for collapse of Istanbul talks

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Amu: Speaking at a meeting in Kabul, Muttaqi said their delegation returned from Istanbul following the third round of negotiations with Pakistani counterparts, which failed to yield any concrete results. According to him, the central sticking point was Pakistan’s insistence that the Taliban guarantee no attacks would be launched from Afghan soil by the Tehrik-i-Taliban

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Taliban Says Peace Talks With Pakistan Collapse But Cease-Fire Will Hold

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By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi November 8, 2025 Peace talks in Istanbul between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s hard-line Islamist Taliban rulers have ended with no deal, but a cease-fire between the neighboring countries will continue. The Taliban’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, blamed the collapse of the talks on the Pakistani delegation’s “irresponsible attitude and lack of cooperation.” Writing

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Taliban, Pakistan begin third round of talks in Istanbul

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Amu: The third round of high-level talks between delegations from the Taliban and Pakistan began on Thursday in Istanbul, Turkey, multiple sources confirmed to Amu. Leading the negotiations are Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of Taliban intelligence, and Asim Munir Malik, Pakistan’s intelligence chief. Other members of the Taliban delegation include Rahmatullah Najib, deputy interior

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Taliban’s intelligence chief to lead next round of talks with Pakistan in Istanbul

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Amu: Abdul Haq Wasiq, the Taliban’s intelligence chief, will lead their delegation for the third round of talks with Pakistan in Istanbul, two sources confirmed. The delegation is expected in Istanbul on Wednesday, a day ahead of the new round of negotiations between the two sides. The second round of talks between a five-member Taliban

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Taliban, Pakistan agree to meet again in Istanbul next week, says statement

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Amu: Taliban and Pakistan will reconvene in Istanbul on November 6 for a principal-level meeting to finalize implementation mechanisms for a ceasefire agreement, according to a joint statement released by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the statement, the announcement follows six days of negotiations from October 25 to 30, facilitated by Türkiye

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Afghan and Pakistani Delegations Resume Talks Today in Istanbul

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Tolo News: The Pakistani negotiating delegation, which was preparing to return home, has been re-engaged in the negotiation process in Istanbul. Sources told TOLOnews that Afghan and Pakistani negotiators, with the mediation of Qatar and Turkey, have exchanged views, and the talks are scheduled to resume today (Thursday, October 30). Click here to read more

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Pakistan–Taliban Talks in Istanbul End without Result

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8am: The three-day talks between delegations from Pakistan and the Taliban in Istanbul have ended without any tangible outcome. Geo News reported Monday night, October 27, that the third and final day of the latest round of negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban concluded in Istanbul, Türkiye, without any progress. According to the report,

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