JAKARTA - Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday (18/3) announced a temporary cessation of hostilities starting Wednesday evening to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
"The security and defense forces of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan hereby announce the temporary suspension of 'Defense Operation (Rad-ul Zulm)' ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday," wrote Afghan government spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid on X.
At the same time, Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar also confirmed that Pakistan would also stop attacking its neighbor ahead of the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
"Pakistan offers this gesture in good faith and in accordance with Islamic norms. However, if there is a cross-border attack, a drone attack, or any terrorist incident inside Pakistan, 'Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq' will be immediately resumed with renewed intensity," he warned.
The South Asian countries said the decision was made in response to requests from mediators in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar.
The Afghan government spokesman also expressed gratitude to them for their good intentions and constructive efforts, but added that Afghanistan would "respond firmly" to any emerging threats.
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