Pakistan and Afghanistan have jointly declared a ceasefire along their tense border during the Eid al-Fitr period. The announcement came after a devastating airstrike in Kabul earlier this week that killed more than a hundred people. Both Islamabad and Kabul confirmed in separate statements on Wednesday that the decision followed requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey to halt hostilities during the religious holiday.
The ceasefire follows weeks of escalating violence and mutual accusations. Pakistan has alleged that Taliban authorities shelter militants responsible for cross-border attacks, a claim Afghanistan denies. Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said all operations would be suspended from Thursday to Monday but warned of strong retaliation if attacks continued. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid reaffirmed Afghanistan’s right to defend itself, while Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani condemned the airstrike that reportedly killed about 400 civilians.
The United Nations estimates that since February 26, at least 76 Afghans have been killed and over 115,000 displaced. Despite repeated mediation efforts, a lasting resolution remains elusive, though China and Russia have expressed willingness to facilitate future talks.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ১৯ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১২: ৫৭আপডেট : ১৯ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১৩: ০৩ পবিত্র ঈদুল ফিতর উপলক্ষে যুদ্ধবিরতি ঘোষণা করেছে পাকিস্তান ও আফগানিস্তান। চলতি সপ্তাহের শুরুতে কাবুলে ভয়াবহ হামলায় শতাধিক নিহতের পর দুই দেশ এ সিদ্ধান্তে এসেছে। বুধবার ইসলামাবা
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