Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended without progress after four days, as Pakistan accused the Taliban of refusing to act against militants behind cross-border attacks. Mediated by Qatar and Turkey, the talks failed to produce any workable solution, officials said

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have failed in Istanbul after four days of negotiations, Pakistan's information minister said before dawn Wednesday, accusing the Taliban government in Kabul of refusing to act against militants blamed for deadly cross-border attacks. The talks followed an earlier round in Doha that produced a ceasefire on October 19 after deadly border clashes between the two sides left dozens dead, including soldiers, civilians and militants. Pakistan accuses the Taliba

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