Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a temporary pause in hostilities during Eid al-Fitr, raising hopes for calm after weeks of deadly cross-border tensions.

The announcement was made by Attaullah Tarar, who confirmed that the ceasefire will begin at midnight on Thursday and continue until midnight on Tuesday. The move comes after mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye.

Tarar described the pause as a goodwill gesture aligned with Islamic values during the holy occasion of Eid. He emphasized that Pakistan is committed to peace but made it clear that any violation would trigger a strong response.

He warned that if there is any cross-border aggression, drone strike, or terrorist incident, military operations would resume immediately with greater intensity.

Soon after Pakistan’s announcement, a spokesperson for the Taliban government in Afghanistan also confirmed that they would halt military actions against Pakistan during the same period.

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The temporary ceasefire comes after rising tensions and violence along the Pakistan – Afghanistan border, which have resulted in casualties and heightened security concerns on both sides.

Observers see this development as a positive step toward de-escalation, especially during a significant religious period. However, analysts caution that the pause is fragile and depends heavily on both sides maintaining restraint.

As Eid approaches, people in border regions are hoping this ceasefire will bring much-needed relief, even if only for a few days.