According to sources, the pause in hostilities coincides with Eid al-Fitr, which concludes the holy month of Ramadan. The decision comes after what has been described as the latest deadly attack in the ongoing conflict. Pakistan has leveled allegations that the Taliban is providing protection to those responsible for the attack.
The exact nature and location of this attack have not been disclosed. It is also unclear how long the temporary ceasefire during Eid will last. Pakistan has not publicly presented specific evidence to support its claim that the Taliban is shielding the attackers.
The Taliban's response to these accusations remains unknown at this time. Casualty figures from the recent incident have not been released.