The talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Istanbul, that were being mediated by Qatar and Turkey, ended without any agreement after four days. The talks were crucial as a fragile ceasefire holds at the border after the recent war that saw hundreds being killed in September and October. While Pakistan said Afghans, being tutored by India, were to blame for the negotiations ending in a stalemate, the real reason are Islamabad's demands and helplessness in stopping US drone attacks in Afghanistan, say reports.
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Negotiators said Taliban-led Afghanistan would commit to preventing the use of Afghan soil for attacks against Pakistan only if Islamabad stopped violating Afghan airspace and prevented US drone flights, according to a TOLO News report on Wednesday.
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