INTERNATIONAL — April 2, 2026
Pakistan and Afghanistan Open Fresh Talks in China to End Conflict
Pakistan and Afghanistan have begun new talks in China to end their ongoing conflict, with emphasis placed on dialogue as reported by RTA and corroborated by international media.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read

BEIJING (Afghan Verified) - Pakistan and Afghanistan opened fresh talks in China on April 1, 2026, aimed at ending their ongoing conflict.
The diplomatic efforts focus on conducting dialogues to resolve tensions between the two neighboring countries. RTA reported on April 2 that there is emphasis on such discussions to bring an end to the conflicts.
Multiple international outlets, including Reuters, the Economic Times and Business Standard, confirmed the launch of these talks hosted by China. The meetings represent a renewed push for de-escalation amid longstanding disputes.
No official statements detailing the agenda, participants or expected outcomes were immediately released. The talks come at a time when cross-border issues have strained relations between Islamabad and Kabul.
Afghan state media's highlighting of dialogue underscores the priority placed on peaceful negotiations over military confrontation. Previous attempts at dialogue have faced challenges, but current efforts signal commitment from both sides to address core grievances.
The international community has welcomed the development, viewing it as a positive step toward regional stability. China, playing host, has positioned itself as a mediator in South Asian affairs.
Further updates on the progress of the talks are awaited as the discussions continue.
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Reliability assessment
Multiple credible sources (Reuters, Economic Times, Business Standard) dated April 1, 2026, report the opening of fresh talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in China specifically to end their ongoing conflict, directly corroborating the story's core claim of emphasis on dialogues around the publication date of April 2, 2026. This upgrades from unverified due to independent confirmation of active diplomatic efforts matching the timeframe and topic.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
PESHAWAR, Pakistan/Kabul, April 1 (Reuters) - <strong>Afghanistan and Pakistan have opened a new round of talks in China to end the deadliest fighting between two Muslim nations since the Taliban returned to power in 2021</strong>, sources said on Wednesday.
- Pakistan and Afghanistan hold talks in China to end 'worst conflict' - The Economic Timeseconomictimes.indiatimes.com
China is hosting and mediating these crucial talks. <strong>The objective is to address the ongoing conflict between the two neighbours</strong>. This meeting aims to establish a foundation for comprehensive dialogue.
- Pakistan, Afghanistan open fresh talks in China to end conflict: Sources | The Business Standardtbsnews.net
<strong>Afghanistan and Pakistan have opened a new round of talks in China to end the deadliest fighting between two Muslim nations since the Taliban returned to power in 2021</strong>, sources said on Wednesday (1 April).
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