In a surprising turn, Pakistan and Afghanistan have declared a temporary ceasefire coinciding with Eid-al-Fitr, despite the backdrop of escalating violence that included a devastating airstrike on a Kabul hospital, which has left over 400 civilians dead. The ceasefire arose after intense international pressure from regional powers, yet it remains uncertain how lasting it will be given the continuing military operations and deep-rooted tensions between the two nations. Afghan officials are calling for accountability and highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis that has unfolded in the wake of the airstrike, complicating prospects for peace.