ISTANBUL: Pakistan has agreed to resume talks with the Afghan Taliban at the request of the hosts, according to sources.
Officials familiar with the development said the Pakistani delegation, which was earlier scheduled to return home, will now extend its stay in Istanbul to continue the dialogue process.
Sources added that the decision to revive the talks was made to give peace another opportunity through diplomatic engagement.
The negotiations will once again center on Pakistan’s core demand that Afghanistan take clear, verifiable, and effective action against terrorist groups operating from its soil.
Pakistan has also reiterated that Afghan territory must not be used for terrorist activities against Pakistan, the sources confirmed.
Earlier, a day ago, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had warned Afghan Taliban, saying, “test our capabilities at your own peril.”
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Why deadlock
Pakistan remained firm on its logical demands. However, the Afghan Taliban delegation was not fully willing to accept these demands. On October 28, sources revealed that the Pakistani delegation’s stance continues to be rational, strong, and essential for peace. The host countries have also acknowledged that Pakistan’s demands are reasonable and legitimate.
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