ISLAMABAD:

High-stakes talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban regime in Istanbul on Friday ended without any breakthrough, as the Pakistani delegation headed back home.

The state media confirmed quoting sources that the Pakistani delegation led by Director General ISI Lt Gen Asim Malik began departing from Istanbul.

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif also confirmed that the latest round ended in a stalemate with no plans for further talks in the near future.

"The round has ended without agreement," a security source confirmed, adding that the two sides held multiple sessions in recent days under the mediation of Turkey and Qatar.

Following the conclusion of the talks, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar issued a statement, reaffirming Pakistan's principled stance and expressing app

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