Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a five-day ceasefire on the occasion of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, following a Pakistani airstrike that killed dozens of people.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a five-day ceasefire on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, while Kabul organized a mass funeral for the victims of a Pakistani airstrike on a rehabilitation hospital for addicts. The truce, mediated by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar, coincides with the end of the month of Ramadan fasting. Pakistan's information minister, Attaullah Tarar, stated that airstrikes will resume in the event of cross-border attacks. Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of killing 408 people, while the UN estimated the number of victims at 143. Pakistan denied the attack on the hospital, claiming it targeted military installations. During the funeral, hundreds of Afghans came to pay their respects, and Afghan officials promised revenge, emphasizing that they do not wish to escalate the conflict and prefer diplomatic solutions. International organizations condemned the attacks on civilians and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, noting that 115,000 civilians have been displaced.