Three days of talks between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban delegations in Istanbul have ended without any breakthrough, local media reported late Monday. Geo News said the latest round of discussions concluded with no progress despite regional mediation efforts.

According to the report, mediators acknowledged that the positions of both sides remained far apart, citing significant differences in expectations and priorities. These gaps ultimately prevented progress during the discussions. The lack of cooperation has raised concerns over further escalation.

Pakistan has insisted that curbing the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and preventing the group's fighters from finding sanctuary in Afghanistan remain essential conditions for any agreement. Islamabad views the TTP insurgency as a direct threat to its national security.

Following recent border clashes, Pakistan has warned that it will continue targeted military operations inside Afghanistan territory if attacks by TTP militants persist. Security officials argue that decisive action is necessary to protect civilians and military positions along the frontier.

Analysts say the failure of talks highlights deep mistrust between the two sides and underscores the difficulty of containing cross-border militancy. They caution that prolonged stalemate risks destabilizing both countries.

Diplomats urged both sides to maintain dialogue and reduce tensions to avoid further violence in an already volatile region. Mediators are expected to continue efforts, although the path to a sustainable agreement remains uncertain.

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