Pakistan says a new round of peace talks with Afghanistan is underway in China

Pakistan confirms it is holding peace talks with Afghanistan's Taliban government in China. Beijing is trying to broker a ceasefire after weeks of deadly fighting. The talks began Wednesday in Urumqi in western China. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi says success depends on Kabul taking action against terrorist groups using Afghan soil. China has not officially confirmed the talks but supports the resolution of differences through dialogue. Despite the talks, Pakistan's operations against the Pakistani Taliban and other militant groups continue. Tensions have been high, with recent accusations of cross-border attacks.