Afghanistan, Oct. 30 -- Afghanistan and Pakistan have resumed peace talks in Istanbul after earlier negotiations collapsed, with Turkey and Qatar mediating efforts to reduce escalating border tensions and security concerns.
Kabul and Islamabad representatives resumed negotiations in Istanbul on Thursday afternoon, marking the fourth round of discussions aimed at reducing cross-border tensions, Reuters reported. Turkish and Qatari diplomats are mediating the renewed talks following an earlier collapse earlier in the week.
The previous round of negotiations ended in deadlock on Tuesday after four days of intensive dialogue. Both sides blamed each other for the breakdown, with Islamabad citing Kabul's unwillingness to act against militants, ...