Pakistan, Oct. 25 -- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has expressed optimism about reaching a peace agreement with Afghanistan, following a meeting held in Turkiye just two hours earlier. Speaking to the media in Sialkot on Saturday, he said that the outcome of the talks would likely be revealed by tomorrow.

Asif noted that the first round of negotiations took place in Qatar, while the second phase is now ongoing in Turkiye. He said that if the dialogue fails, Pakistan may have no choice but to engage in open conflict with Afghanistan. However, he added that both sides appear to be seeking peace. "If it's not just my assumption, I believe they want peace - and so do we," he said.

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