Recent Pakistan-Afghanistan talks facilitated by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh concluded on November 30, 2025, without any resolution on terrorism-related issues. Both countries maintained firm stances, with Pakistan rejecting Saudi proposals to resume bilateral trade amid ongoing security concerns involving the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The Afghan Taliban denied harboring terrorists on their soil, complicating efforts to tackle cross-border militancy. These closed-door discussions, held in secrecy as part of continued diplomatic attempts alongside mediation efforts by Turkey and Qatar, failed to yield a written agreement, leaving the situation at a deadlock. Pakistan emphasized the need for verifiable commitments, which Afghanistan’s delegation was unwilling to provide in writing. This stalemate highlights persistent regional security challenges affecting South Asia, underlining the difficulty of fostering cooperation to combat terrorism posed by groups operating across borders.