ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday announced a “temporary pause” in its military operation against Afghanistan ahead of Eid Al-Fitr, calling its gesture in line with Islamic norms while warning of a forceful response to any cross-border attacks, as its military said it used precision-guided munitions to avoid civilian casualties. The two countries have been locked in their worst fighting in decades, with Islamabad accusing the Afghan Taliban of harboring militants responsible for cross-border attacks, a charge Kabul denies.

After 'brotherly Islamic countries' requested a truce for the end of Ramadan, the measure was scheduled to last from Thursday to Monday, according to Pakistani officials. There…

Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye.