Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan aimed at reaching a lasting ceasefire, following the recent deadly clashes on the borders of the two countries, have ended without results, the Pakistani government announced.
“Unfortunately, the Afghan side did not provide assurances (…) and resorted to a blame game, evasions and tricks,” said Pakistani Information Minister Ataullah Tarar in a post on the X platform.
After four days of talks in Istanbul, mediated by Qatar and Turkey, “the dialogue failed to lead to a feasible solution”, according to the Pakistani minister.
The two sides had recently agreed in Doha to a ceasefire after days of fighting that killed dozens of people, in the worst wave of violence since the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021.
The hostilities erupted after Islamabad demanded the Taliban crack down on Islamists it says are launching cross-border attacks against Pakistani forces. Pakistan launched airstrikes on the other side of the border and fierce clashes ensued.
Islamabad accuses Kabul of harboring militants who target Pakistani forces. The Taliban deny the accusations and say Pakistan’s military operations violate Afghan sovereignty.
Source :Skai
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