Pakistan threatened to "obliterate" the Taliban after peace talks toward lasting peace between the two sides failed following deadly border clashes.

The talks, scheduled for November 6, come after the deadliest clashes between the South Asian neighbours since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021.

The move comes under pressure from mediators Turkey and Qatar, who are trying to prevent another outbreak of deadly cross-border violence.

Pakistani Taliban's deputy chief Amjad killed by army during infiltration attempt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

Pakistan and Afghanistan will resume peace talks in Istanbul on November 6, amid a fragile ceasefire and escalating rhetoric. Turkey confirmed the meeting, which follows deadly border clashes and a breakdown in earlier negotiations.

Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul.

Haqqani said that protecting Afghanistan’s territory remains a top priority, but also noted that the country is still open to dialogue.

Pakistan's defence minister threatened on Wednesday to "obliterate" the ruling Taliban in neighbouring Afghanistan, a dramatic escalation of rhetoric after the collapse of talks towards a lasting peace between the South Asian nations.

While Pakistan's defence minister immediately blamed Indian interference, Afghan media reports reveal that a secret agreement allowing US drone operations from Pakistani soil was the real reason behind the deadlock.