Saudi Arabia welcomes Eid truce between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Published: 09:51 AM, 19 Mar, 2026
Latest, South Asia
Saudi Arabia welcomes Eid truce between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Caption: Torkham border.

Saudi Arabia has welcomed a pause in hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan for Eid Al-Fitr, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.

Pakistan and Afghanistan said on Wednesday they were halting their military operations against each other for Eid, two days after a drug rehab centre in Kabul was hit in the deadliest strike in months. Pakistan said it was an arms depot.

The Saudi Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said it appreciates the response of both parties to calls from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye to implement the ceasefire, and “that prioritizing dialogue and peaceful solutions is the best way to resolve outstanding disputes.”

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“The Kingdom affirms that it will continue its tireless diplomatic efforts, in coordination with brotherly and friendly nations, to achieve peace, security, and stability in the region,” the ministry added.

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