Afghanistan, Oct. 27 -- Pakistan urged the Taliban in Istanbul talks to curb militant groups operating from Afghanistan, warning support for anti-Pakistan terrorists is unacceptable for continued engagement.

Pakistan has warned the Taliban leadership that providing sanctuary or assistance to militant groups, particularly those attacking Pakistan, cannot be tolerated. The message was delivered during the second round of bilateral security talks held in Istanbul, according to Pakistani media reports on Sunday.

Officials urged the Taliban to implement credible measures to eliminate cross-border threats originating from Afghanistan territory. They insisted that the responsibility now lies with Kabul's authorities to ensure Pakistan's security...