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World · 18 March 2026

Pakistan halts Afghanistan airstrikes for Eid after deadly attack.

Pakistan halts Afghanistan airstrikes for Eid after deadly attack.

Pakistan has announced a temporary pause in airstrikes on Afghanistan during the Eid period, just days after a deadly attack in Kabul. The decision follows rising tensions after the strike, which caused significant casualties and drew international concern. Officials said the pause is intended as a humanitarian gesture, offering a brief respite while pressure grows for accountability and de-escalation between the two countries.

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