During the second round of ongoing peace talks in Turkey aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire, Pakistan has firmly rejected an offer from the Afghan Taliban to relocate the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to another area.
According to diplomatic sources, the second round of talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban lasted over 9 hours and began in the afternoon, with Turkey playing the role of host. The central focus of the discussions was Pakistan’s demand for the elimination of terrorism emanating from Afghan soil, a key element in its negotiations.
Sources further revealed that Pakistan presented a comprehensive plan to the Afghan Taliban for combating terrorism, emphasizing the need for decisive and concrete actions against the TTP. The Afghan Taliban are currently reviewing Pakistan’s proposals. Pakistan’s delegation strongly urged the Taliban regime to take effective steps to dismantle the TTP network operating within Afghanistan and prevent cross-border terrorism.
The talks between Pakistan and the Taliban regime are expected to continue for three days, with further discussions on creating a robust mechanism to combat terrorism. In these talks, Pakistan’s proposals to stop terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan will be closely examined.
It is important to note that during the Doha negotiations on October 19, 2025, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and Afghan Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob participated in discussions that led to an agreement on an immediate ceasefire.
The ongoing dialogue remains crucial for regional peace, and both parties are committed to continuing the conversation to ensure long-term stability and security in the region.
