Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, mediated by Qatar, continued in Doha on October 18th, 2025, between 2:38 PM and 3:38 PM UTC. The Pakistani delegation, including Minister of Defence Khawaja Asif, Director General of the ISI, and National Security Advisor Lt. General Asim Malik, met with their Afghan counterparts. During this period, Mohammad Nabi Omari, Deputy Minister of Interior of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated that the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was neither created nor supported by the Islamic Emirate. Omari also noted that individuals like Mohsin Dawar, leader of the National Democratic Movement, have opposed the peace process between the TTP and the Pakistani government. These statements were made in light of ongoing discussions aimed at addressing regional tensions, particularly concerning TTP activities. The discussions follow earlier reports from October 18th, 2025, where Afghan Taliban officials indicated a willingness to share verified details of TTP hideouts with Pakistan, though they deemed it unrealistic to expect a halt to TTP operations targeting Pakistan. This comes amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh asserting that "every inch" of Pakistan is within the reach of the BrahMos missile, and Pakistan's Marshal Asim Munir issuing nuclear and economic threats in response to potential hostilities.
