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Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan collapse

By Betsy Joles

Published October 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM EDT

Negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan broke down Wednesday after both sides failed to resolve tensions that sparked violent clashes earlier this month.

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