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Afghanistan and Pakistan Make Progress in Peace Talks

4/7/2026

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Afghanistan and Pakistan report progress in peace talks in Urumqi, China, after escalation in October 2025.
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's acting foreign minister, described discussions as useful, noting that minor disputes will not derail negotiations.
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of harboring militants behind attacks, Kabul denies.
Recent fighting has caused casualties, especially among Afghans.
Pakistan's military vows to continue operations until Afghan territory is no longer used for attacks.

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Afghanistan and Pakistan report progress in peace talks in Urumqi, China, after escalation in October 2025.
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's acting foreign minister, described discussions as useful, noting that minor disputes will not derail negotiations.
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban of harboring militants behind attacks, Kabul denies.
Recent fighting has caused casualties, especially among Afghans.
Pakistan's military vows to continue operations until Afghan territory is no longer used for attacks.