Afghanistan, Pakistan announce ceasefire
The pause follows Kabul's accusation that Pakistan's airstrike killed hundreds at a drug rehab hospital, aiming to reduce escalating violence between the two nations.
- In Kabul, authorities said Wednesday that Pakistan and Afghanistan declared a temporary ceasefire after days of escalation.
- Afghan officials blamed Islamabad for a deadly airstrike in Kabul amid rising bilateral tensions before the ceasefire, according to Kabul authorities.
- Reports from Kabul described hundreds killed at a drug rehabilitation hospital, a medical facility hit during the airstrike, according to Kabul officials.
- The pause aims to halt escalating fighting and protect civilians, as officials said the ceasefire was intended to reduce conflict and civilian casualties.
- Coming two days after the strike, the ceasefire highlights the rapid response of the regional governments and concerns over regional stability and humanitarian implications.
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Afghanistan, Pakistan announce ceasefire
KABUL, Afghanistan — Pakistan and Afghanistan declared a temporary pause in escalating fighting Wednesday, two days after Kabul blamed Islamabad for a deadly airstrike in the Afghan capital that it said killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation hospital.
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