Afghan refugees wait in turn to return home after a ceasefire brokered on October19. Photo: AP PHOTO

Afghanistan and Pakistan have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, four sources familiar with the matter say, a day after Islamabad said the discussions had ended in failure.

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Three of the sources said the nations had recommenced talks on Thursday at the request of mediators Turkey and Qatar, to ensure they do not resume border clashes that have killed dozens this month.

One of the sources, a Pakistani security official, said Islamabad would press its central demand at the talks that Afg

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