Pakistan has decided to temporarily pause the ongoing "Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq" against terrorists and their support infrastructure in Afghanistan.

This announcement was made by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar in a post on X.

He said the decision to temporarily halt the operation was taken in view of the upcoming Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, and also at the request of the brotherly Islamic countries of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkiye.

The Minister added that the pause shall be applicable from midnight of 18-19 March 2026 until midnight of 23-24 March 2026.

He emphasized that Pakistan is offering this gesture in good faith and in accordance with Islamic norms. However, in case of any cross-border attack, drone attack or any terrorist incident inside Pakistan, "Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq" shall immediately resume with renewed intensity.