Afghanistan, Oct. 22 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan are preparing for a second round of talks in Turkey aimed at advancing ceasefire efforts, easing border tensions, and improving bilateral cooperation.

Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban authorities are reportedly preparing for a second round of negotiations to be held in Turkey, sources familiar with the matter said. The next phase will focus primarily on technical discussions between the two sides, following the Doha ceasefire accord reached earlier this month.

The talks come amid growing criticism in Afghanistan after Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif described the agreement as "classified," sparking demands for transparency. Afghananistan politicians and civil society fig...