During the third round of ongoing talks in Istanbul with the Afghan Taliban government, Pakistan presented a list of “evidence-based, reasonable, and rational” demands aimed at ending cross-border terrorism. The discussions, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, seek to reduce tensions following last month’s deadly border clashes. Pakistan shared proof supporting its claims, which mediators fully backed, and the points are now being discussed with the Afghan delegation. Islamabad dismissed rumors circulating on Afghan social media as speculative or deliberately misleading. Both sides have agreed to maintain a ceasefire, with a monitoring and verification mechanism established to ensure compliance. Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful dialogue and urged Afghanistan to act responsibly, highlighting that the recent border incident was provoked by Afghan forces, and Pakistani forces responded professionally to restore control.