T he fragile diplomatic engagement between Afghanistan and Pakistan has suffered a major setback, with recent peace talks collapsing amid deep-seated mistrust and conflicting strategic priorities. According to the Taliban, who currently exercise de facto control over Afghanistan, negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing cross-border security issues, insurgent activity, and regional instability have failed to yield any substantive agreement. While the ceasefire brokered earlier remains technically in effect, experts warn that its durability is uncertain, as the absence of active dialogue leaves the door open for potential escalation. The borderlands between the two nations, historically volatile and difficult to govern, continue to pose complex challenges to regional peace and stabil

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