Pakistan’s Stark Warning to Afghanistan Reveals the Limits of Failed Peace Talks

The recent collapse of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan highlights a dangerous deadlock with serious implications for regional stability—and by extension, American national security. Despite diplomatic efforts brokered by Qatar and culminating in inconclusive meetings in Istanbul, the underlying tensions remain unresolved. Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif issued a blunt warning: any new terrorist or suicide attack on Pakistani soil will be met with a "bitter" and forceful response. When Diplomacy Fails, Who Bears the Cost? This breakdown is no mere setback; it underscores the failure to hold accountable those who harbor militants threatening not only Pakistani sovereignty...