The peace talks, facilitated by China, aimed to de-escalate tensions that have flared since October 2025. Both nations agreed not to take actions that would exacerbate the situation, signaling a potential shift towards dialogue. Pakistan presented three core demands to the Afghan Taliban, including the formal designation of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan as a terrorist organization and the dismantling of its infrastructure. This hardening of Pakistan's negotiating position reflects ongoing security concerns amid recent military operations, where 796 Afghan Taliban operatives have reportedly been killed in 'Operation Ghazab Lil Haq'.
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China, Afghanistan, Pakistan Discuss Peace Solutions in Urumqi
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On April 8, 2026, China announced that Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to explore a comprehensive solution to their ongoing conflict during peace talks held in Urumqi from April 1 to 7. This development follows a series of cross-border clashes that have resulted in hundreds of casualties.
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