Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:56am on 03 May 2026,Sunday International
Pakistan has come under scrutiny after an incorrect map was reportedly displayed during informal peace talks with Afghanistan in Istanbul, Turkey. The meeting, part of a Track 1.5 diplomatic dialogue involving former officials and experts, aimed to reduce rising military tensions between the two neighbours. The controversial map allegedly omitted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, sparking strong reactions and confusion among participants. Social media users and observers questioned the accuracy of the presentation, while some suggested it may have been a design error. The incident has added further strain to already fragile Pakistan-Afghanistan relations, where border disputes and security concerns continue to dominate discussions despite ongoing mediation efforts by regional facilitators. (PC: NDTV)
