FirstFT: Pakistan and Afghanistan pause hostilities after Kabul attack

Also in today’s newsletter: Iran inflicts ‘extensive’ damage on Qatar LNG facility, and Fed chief says oil crisis will worsen US inflation

State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

The widening war in Iran is exposing big gaps at the State Department, especially in the bureau that handles the Middle East

By Byron Tau

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities

Pakistan’s Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, said the government agreed to a halt to its operations from March 19 to March 23 “in good faith and in keeping with the Islamic norms”

Pakistan cancels Republic Day parade as Middle East war triggers oil crisis

Pakistan has cancelled its Republic Day parade on March 23 due to the Middle East crisis, which has triggered an oil crisis. The government cited austerity measures and the need to align with the nation's commitment to Pakistan Day ideals. This decision follows escalating tensions in the Gulf region and disruptions to global fuel supplies.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities

The halt in fighting came after the deadliest strike in their escalating conflict killed hundreds in Kabul earlier this week.

Pakistan Announces Eid Truce As Taliban Vows Kabul Attack Revenge

Pakistan announced on Wednesday a "temporary pause" in hostilities with Afghanistan to mark the end of Ramadan, after Kabul promised to avenge the deaths of hundreds killed in a strike on a Kabul drug treatment centre.

Pakistan, Afghanistan to pause fighting for Eid

Pakistan and Afghanistan said they were pausing their military operations against each other on Wednesday for the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr, a surprise move two days after a drug rehab centre in Kabul was hit in the deadliest strike in months. The Afghan Taliban government has said that more than 400 people were killed and […]

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid ‘pause’ in hostilities - NZ Herald

Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid ‘pause’ in hostilities  NZ Herald

BREAKING: Saudi Arabia declares Friday Eid-el-Fitr as Nigerians await Sultan’s declaration

Saudi Arabia has officially declared Friday, March 20, as the date for Eid-el-Fitr 2026 after the crescent moon was not sighted in the Kingdom. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-saudi-arabia-declares-friday-eid-el-fitr-as-nigerians-await-sultans-declaration/

By Punch Newspapers

Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan declares Friday as Shawwal 1, urges prayers

According to the statement, no credible reports were received from any part of the country confirming the sighting of the Shawwal crescent on Wednesday, March 18, corresponding to the 29th day of Ramadan. The post Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan declares Friday as Shawwal 1, urges prayers appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah