No Progress: Pakistan to maintain pressure on Afghan authorities

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarar has announced the failure of talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, while expressing gratitude to friendly countries for their diplomatic support.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Atta Tarar confirmed that negotiations with the Afghan Taliban had broken down. He asserted that the Government of Pakistan will employ all available resources to completely eradicate terrorism from the country.

Update on Pakistan – Afghanistan Dialogue, Istanbul – October 2025

Ever since the assumption of control in Kabul, Pakistan has repeatedly engaged with the Afghan Taliban Regime regarding persistent cross border terrorism by Indian-abetted Fitna al Khwarij (TTP) and Indian proxy,…

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— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) October 28, 2025

“The government will continue to take all possible measures against terrorism. The terrorists, their hideouts, and facilitators will be eliminated,” Tarar said.

He revealed that the dialogue between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, held in Istanbul, ended without any outcome.

According to the minister, Pakistan repeatedly lodged protests with the Taliban government over cross-border terrorism and the activities of banned outfits such as the TTP and BLF. “However, the Afghan Taliban resorted to blame-shifting, delays, and excuses,” he added.

Tarar further remarked that the Taliban government does not represent the Afghan people and is dependent on a war-driven economy for its survival. “Continuous support for anti-Pakistan terrorism has rendered Pakistan’s efforts futile,” he said.

The minister also thanked Qatar, Turkiye, and other friendly nations for their sincere diplomatic efforts in facilitating the talks.