Two rounds of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan held in October 2025, hosted in Qatar and Turkey, failed to make progress largely due to disagreements over militant groups. Afghan Taliban officials argued that Afghanistan, after decades of war, urgently needs funds to rebuild infrastructure and bolster its struggling economy, and they proposed relocating some militant groups within Afghanistan as part of a broader plan. Pakistani officials and representatives from friendly countries rejected this proposal, insisting that moving militants without clear oversight or accountability is unacceptable and that terrorism cannot be used to win concessions. The impasse was a major reason the talks ended without agreement. The Taliban have signaled a desire for a new round of negotiations to improve relations and reconnect with Pakistan. Kabul is reportedly seeking to involve senior Taliban clerics with strong ties to Pakistan to help restart dialogue, while Pakistan remains hesitant to resume formal talks without solid guarantees about militant activity and oversight in Afghan territory, highlighting widening strains in bilateral relations.