INTERNATIONAL — April 7, 2026
Pakistan Raises Three Key Conditions in China-Mediated Talks with Taliban in Urumqi
Pakistan and the Taliban are engaged in high-level talks in Urumqi, China, mediated by Beijing on a framework addressing terrorism and border security. Islamabad has set three conditions, including proof from the Taliban of actions against TTP safe havens in Afghanistan.
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URUMQI, China (Afghan Verified) -- Pakistan and the Taliban are holding high-level negotiations in Urumqi, China, mediated by Beijing, which is pushing a five-article framework limited to terrorism and border security issues.
Islamabad has raised three key conditions for any agreement, with the third requiring the Taliban to provide documents proving clearance of safe havens used by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan, according to Express Tribune.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry confirmed the talks are ongoing in China but offered no further details. Foreign Ministry spokesman Taher Andarabi stated that Pakistan's participation does not signal any policy change regarding border conflicts. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi announced the negotiations are proceeding and noted that the Taliban seeks resolution through dialogue.
The discussions are restricted to terrorism and border security, with Pakistan excluding broader political interactions.
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Single source with direct on-record attributions to named Pakistani officials (Taher Andarabi, Amir Khan Muttaqi) and Pakistan Foreign Ministry statement confirming core event of negotiations in China; 'X said Y' claims are verifiable regardless of topic sensitivity.
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The three demands put forward by Islamabad at the outset, include Kabul formally declare the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) a terrorist organisation, dismantle its infrastructure, and provide verifiable proof of the action.
- Pakistan Presents Three Key Conditions in Urumqi Talks with Afghan Talibanthediplomaticinsight.com
Pakistan has presented three primary conditions in its negotiations with the Afghan Taliban in Urumqi, where China is facilitating dialogue between the two sides in an effort to ease tensions.
A ceasefire agreement, counterterrorism guarantees from the Afghan Taliban, the destruction of terror sanctuaries within Afghanistan, and steps to enable safe trade routes are all included in the proposed plan.
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