Defence minister's warning comes as countries hold talks in Istanbul to consolidate last week's Doha ceasefire.
Defence minister’s warning comes as countries hold talks in Istanbul to consolidate last week’s Doha ceasefire.
By Al Jazeera Staff and News Agencies
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Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan have met in Istanbul for talks on how to ensure a recent ceasefire deal between the two countries holds, with the Pakistani defence minister warning of “open war” should the efforts fail.
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