Pakistan and Afghanistan hold talks in China’s Urumqi

Pakistan and Afghanistan kick off key talks in China’s Urumqi city today.

Diplomatic sources confirm a Pakistani delegation, led by a Foreign Ministry additional secretary, meets Afghan officials there. The meeting aims to end months of border clashes. Pakistan stays firm it will not drop its strikes on terror hideouts inside Afghanistan. Officials stress that Islamabad’s policy remains unchanged.

This comes right after Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar visited Beijing yesterday. He met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss pulling the US and Iran into peace talks. They laid out a five-point plan to stop the fighting. Dar planned to head back to Islamabad today. China steps in as mediator amid rising conflicts. Pakistan targets extremists behind cross-border attacks, while Kabul denies sheltering militants.

A top Pakistani security official reveals the talks happened at China’s request. An Afghan Taliban team joins the Pakistani group in Urumqi. Another senior official says the session builds groundwork for broader dialogue. Pakistan pushes unchanged demands: Kabul must take clear action against extremists, cut all support, and stop using Afghan soil for attacks on Pakistan.

No quick comments yet from Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry or Afghan government. But sources confirm the meet sets a base for real progress. These talks offer hope after endless raids and denials. Both sides seek calm, with China guiding the way. Watch for updates as delegations push for peace deals.