# Pakistan’s Defense minister, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, issued a stark warning that failure in the ongoing Istanbul peace negotiations with Afghanistan’s Taliban could lead to an open war along the shared border. The high-stakes talks aim to solidify a recent ceasefire and establish a concrete monitoring mechanism to prevent cross-border militant attacks, primarily by the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan. Despite a temporary lull in deadly clashes, Islamabad insists Kabul must take verifiable action to prevent further escalation and ensure lasting regional stability.
Tensions flare amid Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks