Overview
- Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the dialogue produced no workable solution and warned Pakistan would take steps to protect its population from militant attacks.
- Pakistani officials said Kabul declined to provide written, verifiable assurances to curb the Tehrik‑e‑Taliban Pakistan and prevent Afghan territory from being used against Pakistan, a claim Afghan media disputed.
- Afghan outlets reported Pakistan acknowledged an agreement with a foreign country allowing drone strikes into Afghanistan, fueling Kabul’s demands for guarantees against airspace violations.
- The Oct. 19 ceasefire reached in Doha was described as holding despite sporadic border clashes and the continued closure of major crossings that has left trucks and families stranded.
- Both sides traded blame for the collapse, and Pakistan’s defense minister issued stern public warnings of a forceful response if new attacks occur as Qatari and Turkish mediators work to preserve calm.