Pakistan pausing strikes against Afghanistan for end of Ramadan

Mar 18, 2026 - 19:00
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Pakistan pausing strikes against Afghanistan for end of Ramadan
Two firefighters spray water from a long hose at smouldering, twisted remains of a building. A different man in the foreground appears to photograph or record the scene with his smartphone.

Pakistan has announced a pause in strikes against Afghanistan, saying the decision was made ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.