Pakistan and Afghanistan Peace Talks Stalled Amid Rising Border Violence

Peace talks in Istanbul between Pakistan and Afghanistan have stalled amid escalating border violence, threatening a fragile ceasefire brokered by Qatar.

• Pakistans information minister Attaullah Tarar announced a deadlock in peace negotiations with Afghanistan, following accusations of border clashes that jeopardize a ceasefire agreement.
• Clashes resulted in the deaths of four Afghan civilians and injuries to five others, highlighting the rising tensions between Pakistani and Afghan forces despite ongoing talks in Istanbul.
• The ceasefire, which was brokered by Qatar, is at risk as incidents of violence escalate along the shared border, underscoring the fragile security situation involving the Taliban and Pakistani Taliban.