Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan hit an impasse on Tuesday — with both countries blaming the other for failing to reach a deal. Delegations from both countries had little to show after three days of negotiations in Istanbul as several other nations worked to preserve a tenuous ceasefire. New revelations also came to light during the talks with Pakistan admitting to a ‘secret pact’ with a foreign nation that mandated its drone strikes.

The Istanbul talks are part of a broader diplomatic push to ease months of heightened tension between Islamabad and Kabul over cross-border attacks and militant safe havens — issues that have strained relations since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan four years ago.

‘Secret pact’ with Pakistan?

According to a TOLO News report, the Pa

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