Pakistan turned down the Afghan Taliban’s proposal to relocate the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to a different location, urging decisive action against them during the second round of talks in Istanbul.
The discussions between Pakistan and Afghanistan concluded in Istanbul on Saturday, with Pakistan seeking a ‘concrete and verifiable’ method to oversee actions by the Afghan Taliban to stop cross-border terrorism.
Sources indicated that Pakistan provided a detailed plan to the Afghan Taliban to stop TTP terrorist infiltration from Afghanistan. The sources also mentioned that Pakistan refused the Afghan Taliban’s offer to relocate TTP terrorists.
Pakistan stressed the necessity for the Afghan Taliban to take decisive and conclusive measures against TTP militants.
Foreign media reported that the dialogue between the two neighboring countries might extend for an additional three days.
Diplomatic sources stated that Pakistan proposed a comprehensive mechanism to the Afghan Taliban for preventing their land from being used by terrorists against Pakistan.
Sources noted that the Afghan Taliban are reviewing the proposals given by Pakistan during these crucial second-round talks.
The Istanbul discussion follows the first round held in Doha from October 18-19, facilitated by Qatar and Turkey.
The Doha round, which occurred after severe border clashes, achieved a significant breakthrough by turning an initial 48-hour truce into a permanent ceasefire. This has paved the way for this week’s meeting in Istanbul, which aims to implement long-term peace and stability measures.