The Taliban have submitted a draft agreement to the Pakistani delegation after 15 hours of talks in Istanbul, outlining proposals to strengthen the ceasefire and prevent cross-border hostilities, informed sources told Afghanistan International.
According to the sources, the draft proposal emphasises the “non-violation of Afghanistan’s territory and airspace” and includes a commitment to prevent the use of Pakistani soil by Taliban opponents.
The document also reportedly calls for the establishment of a four-party mechanism to monitor and exchange information on any ceasefire violations, involving both sides and their mediators.
The second round of talks, which began on Saturday, continued into Sunday with the participation of mediators from Qatar and Türkiye. The outcome of these discussions is expected to shape the final agreement under the Doha ceasefire framework.
Pakistan has insisted that the focus of the talks must remain on Kabul taking firm and irreversible action against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups accused of launching cross-border attacks.
Last month, Pakistan conducted airstrikes on Kabul, claiming that TTP militants were operating from Afghan territory and using it to target Pakistani security forces.
The Istanbul dialogue marks the latest effort by Qatar and Türkiye to ease tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban administration following months of escalating border clashes and mutual accusations of harbouring militants.
