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Pakistan announces ‘temporary pause’ in strikes against Afghanistan at request of several countries
The ceasefire, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, pauses hostilities during Eid but warns of resumed operations if cross-border attacks occur, Pakistan's Information Minister said.
- Pakistan announced a temporary pause in strikes against Afghanistan from March 19 to 23, 2026, at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey to mark Eid al-Fitr, warning that operations would resume if cross-border attacks occur.
- Afghanistan confirmed the temporary suspension of its military operations against Pakistan during the Eid festival, attributing the ceasefire to requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey.
- A recent Pakistani airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul killed around 400 people, marking the deadliest attack in the escalating violence between the two neighbors.
- Mediation efforts by China and Russia to de-escalate tensions have so far been unsuccessful, though both countries remain prepared to assist if formally requested by Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan have declared a temporary assembly, after three weeks of fatal air attacks, bombing and shooting at the common border, according to The Times.
Afghanistan–Pakistan Eid ceasefire in effect
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Afghans marked Eid under a temporary lull in hostilities following a fragile ceasefire agreement with neighbouring Pakistan. The truce comes after weeks of escalating violence, cross-border accusations, and rising civilian casualties reported on both sides. Afghanistan confirmed the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon in multiple locations, leading authorities to announce that Eid al-Fitr […]
Pakistan wants to temporarily stop the attacks in neighbouring Afghanistan.
The Independent
The Independent (US)Pakistan and Afghanistan agree Eid ceasefire as Kabul holds mass funeral
Five-day truce has been brokered by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar
Pakistan pauses strikes against Afghanistan for Eid
Pakistan and Afghanistan said they were pausing their military operations against each other yesterday for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, a surprise move two days after a drug rehab centre in Kabul was hit in the deadliest strike in months.
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