At least 143 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike that hit a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul on Monday, according to a top U.N. official.

Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a temporary ceasefire under mediation by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, despite escalating tensions after Kabul accused Islamabad of a deadly hospital strike.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have paused hostilities for Eid, but information minister Attaullah Tarar warned that any further attacks will see operations resume with “renewed intensity.”

Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a "temporary pause" in fighting in view of Eid-ul-Fitr and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.

Decision taken on requests from S. Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye; Tarar warns action to resume promptly if attacks occur.

Pakistan announced on Wednesday a "temporary pause" in hostilities with Afghanistan to mark the end of Ramadan, after Kabul promised to avenge the deaths of hundreds killed in a strike on a Kabul drug treatment centre.

Pakistan and Afghanistan said they were pausing their military operations against each other on Wednesday for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, a surprise move.

Information minister says decision taken in light of Eid and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye.

Decision made on request from brotherly nations, says Tarar.Info minister says pause will be applicable from March 19 to 23.Indian drones used by Afghan regime against Pakistan: ISPR DG.Pakistan on Wednesday announced a temporary pause...