Pakistan Agrees to Resume Talks with Afghan Taliban at Host Country’s Request

∞Pakistan has agreed to restart peace negotiations with the Afghan Taliban following a formal request from the host nation, Turkey, diplomatic sources confirmed. The talks, which are expected to reconvene in Istanbul next week, come after the previous round collapsed without progress.
According to officials, Turkey and Qatar played key roles in persuading both sides to return to the table, emphasizing regional stability and the need to curb cross-border militancy. Islamabad reportedly accepted the proposal after receiving assurances that the Afghan delegation would address Pakistan’s security concerns more seriously this time.
A senior Pakistani diplomat stated that the decision reflects Pakistan’s continued commitment to peace through dialogue, despite the disappointment of earlier failures.