Peace Talks Collapse: Turkey Exits Pakistan-Afghanistan Mediation Amid Rising Tensions

• Turkey has withdrawn from mediating peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan after repeated failures to resolve deep differences.
• Pakistan's demands include TTP handover, a 5km buffer zone along the Durand Line, trade monitoring, security recognition, and Afghan refugee return.
• Afghanistan rejected Pakistan's conditions as an attack on its sovereignty, refusing any pressure-based arrangement.
• Qatar is perceived by Pakistan as siding with the Afghan Taliban, leading Pakistan to now rely on Saudi Arabia for de-escalation.
• Pakistan has hardened its stance, warning Afghanistan of direct responsibility for cross-border attacks and threatening action within Afghanistan.

Why It Matters: Failed peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalate tensions, with Turkey withdrawing and Pakistan threatening action.