New York Times: Pakistani officials meet with Taliban leaders

Elaha Thu Oct 2026 11 hours ago 47

This newspaper confirmed the holding of these meetings, citing Pakistani sources and a senior member of the Taliban’s opposition.


Ibrahim Bahist, an expert with the International Crisis Group, stated that the proxy confrontation between the two sides is intensifying. Amira Jadoon, a South Asia security expert, also warned that these tensions have evolved into a deeper conflict, with the risk of it spiraling out of control.


According to reports, recent clashes have killed or injured at least 1,100 Afghan civilians. Additionally, Pakistani sources have reported that more than 730 civilians have been killed in militant attacks in Pakistan this calendar year.


Relations between Islamabad and the Taliban have severely deteriorated following an increase in cross-border and aerial attacks and Pakistan’s declaration of “open war” in late Hoot of last year. Pakistan accuses the Taliban of harboring members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan; an accusation the Taliban have denied. In response, the Taliban also accuse Pakistan of supporting their armed opposition.


Despite mediation efforts by China, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, the two sides have yet to reach a lasting agreement. Reports of meetings between Pakistani officials and Taliban opposition have heightened concerns about further escalation of this crisis.



The New York Times has reported that Pakistani military and intelligence officials have met with leaders of the Taliban’s armed opposition in recent months and discussed potential support for them.

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