Pakistan and Afghanistan have declared a temporary cessation of military operations coinciding with the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, offering a brief reprieve from weeks of escalating cross-border violence. The pause, effective from Wednesday night through Monday night, follows mediation efforts by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye. However, Pakistani officials warned that any cross-border attack or terrorist incident within Pakistan would immediately trigger a resumption of operations with increased intensity. This agreement comes amidst intense fighting along the shared Durand Line, marked by recent accusations and counter-accusations regarding deadly strikes.