Pakistan and Afghanistan Announce Temporary Eid Ceasefire

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary ceasefire to mark the end of Ramadan and the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holiday, signaling a brief pause in months of escalating cross-border tensions.

Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar announced Wednesday that Islamabad would suspend military operations against Afghanistan for a limited period. He said the decision was taken as a goodwill gesture in line with Islamic values and in response to mediation efforts by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

In a statement posted on social platform X, Tarar described the move as a step taken “in good faith” to coincide with Eid celebrations. However, he warned that Pakistan would immediately resume operations if any cross-border attacks, drone strikes, or terrorist incidents occur inside its territory.

According to reports, the ceasefire will last for five days, beginning Thursday and continuing until midnight Monday.

Shortly after Pakistan’s announcement, Taliban government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that Afghanistan would also temporarily suspend its military operations against Pakistan.

The agreement comes after months of rising tensions between the two countries. Islamabad has repeatedly accused Afghanistan of harboring militants from the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks inside Pakistan—claims the Afghan authorities have denied.