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Afghanistan Announces Temporary Ceasefire with Pakistan

Published March 18, 2026, 20:03
Afghanistan Announces Temporary Ceasefire with Pakistan

Afghanistan announced a “temporary pause” in fighting with Pakistan during the celebrations marking the end of Ramadan. The decision came at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, aiming to prevent further conflict. The ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr followed Pakistan’s announcement of a similar temporary pause in operations. Kabul stated that the pause concerns “defensive operations to prevent injustice.”