Pakistan Pauses Afghanistan Airstrikes for Eid - The New York Times
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Pakistan temporarily halted military airstrikes in Afghanistan during Eid holiday as cross-border tensions persist.
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Pakistan has halted military airstrikes in Afghanistan during the Eid holiday, a major Islamic celebration that typically lasts several days. The pause follows escalating cross-border tensions, with Pakistani forces having intensified operations against militant groups operating from Afghan territory in recent weeks. Pakistan's military has long conducted strikes against insurgent sanctuaries along the border, particularly targeting the Pakistani Taliban and other armed groups that use Afghanistan as a base. The temporary ceasefire allows for religious observance but underscores the persistent instability along one of Asia's most volatile borders, where Pakistan faces pressure to combat militants without destabilizing its neighbor further.
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Pakistan paused operations as a gesture during the Eid religious observance.
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