Peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban ended without progress as both sides failed to reach an agreement on tackling cross-border terrorism. Pakistan demanded firm action against TTP militants using Afghan soil, while Kabul refused to provide a written commitment

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghan Taliban ended without any agreement to tackle the thorny issues of cross-border terrorism as the deadlock persisted, according to top officials. The third round of talks began on Thursday and continued for two days but it failed to get a written commitment from Kabul to take action against Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants accused of launching an attack against Pakistan by using Afghan soil.

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif told a private TV channel on Frida

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