Pakistan to Pause Afghanistan Airstrikes for Eid

A Pakistani airstrike reportedly killed at least 143 people at a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday. According to a top U.N.

EP Elian Peltier, Safiullah Padshah and Zia ur-RehmanNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-18 · 17:43 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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A Pakistani airstrike reportedly killed at least 143 people at a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday. According to a top U.N. official, the incident resulted in a high number of casualties. While the article does not mention the reason for the airstrike, it does state that Pakistan will pause such actions during the Eid holiday. The pause suggests a temporary cessation of military operations in the region. The airstrike and subsequent pause highlight the ongoing tensions and cross-border military activity between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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Pakistan to pause Afghanistan airstrikes for Eid.

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The airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul.

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At least 143 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike.

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At least 143 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike that hit a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul on Monday, according to a top U.N. official.

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