Afghan Taliban officials are prepared to share verified details of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts and presence in Afghanistan with Pakistan, aiming to address concerns to Pakistan's satisfaction, according to sources cited by Sami Yousafzai on X at 1:30 PM UTC on October 18th, 2025. However, the Afghan Taliban will maintain that it is unrealistic to expect them to cease TTP operations targeting Pakistan. During a meeting in Doha, the Afghan Taliban are also expected to present complaints regarding alleged training of Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) fighters in Pakistan and argue that Pakistan negatively portrays them, hindering their international recognition possibilities. This development occurs amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, following India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's statement on October 18th, 2025, asserting that "every inch" of Pakistan is within the reach of the BrahMos missile. Earlier today, Pakistan had presented a non-negotiable agenda for talks with Afghanistan, including flushing out TTP and BLA sanctuaries and the handover of individuals involved in the beheading of Pakistani soldiers. Reports from earlier today confirmed that bodies of seven Pakistani citizens, including soldiers, returned from Afghanistan showed signs of torture and decapitation. Pakistan's Marshal Asim Munir had previously issued nuclear and economic threats to India, warning of severe repercussions for any hostilities. The ongoing diplomatic engagements in Doha aim to foster peace and stability in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, as noted by the source.
