ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday ruled out the resumption of bilateral and transit trade with Afghanistan until the border security situation improves between the two neighbors, even as it expressed cautious optimism about the ongoing peace efforts and upcoming round of talks in Istanbul. Addressing a media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said Pakistan has been engaging with the Taliban regime through diplomatic channels, citing the Oct. 18 Doha talks and the next round of negotiations scheduled to be held in Istanbul starting tomorrow.

Pakistan resumes Afghan transit trade after a 10-day suspension, clearing stranded vehicles in a phased operation following a ceasefire agreement.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday ruled out the resumption of bilateral and transit trade with Afghanistan until the border security situation improves between the two neighbors, even…

Pakistan and Afghanistan will engage in talks in Türkiye to address border tensions and combat terrorism on October 25, 2025.

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