Pakistan Warns of 'Open War' With Afghanistan if Peace Talks Fail

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned of a potential "open war" with Afghanistan if the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul fails to produce an agreement. The talks, mediated by Turkey and Qatar, aim to create a lasting mechanism to enforce a recent ceasefire following deadly border clashes. Islamabad accuses Kabul of sheltering militants who launch attacks into Pakistan, a charge the Taliban denies. The heightened rhetoric signals a dangerous escalation in tensions between the two neighboring countries.