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Pakistani group behind scores of bombing announces ceasefire for Eid al-Adha
A woman has her hands painted with traditional henna as she attends Eid al-Adha prayers at historical Badshahi mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, June 17, 2024

A KEY Pakistani jihadist group behind scores of gun and bomb attacks has announced a rare ceasefire with security forces during the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha.

The announcement came on the eve of today’s Eid al-Adha celebrations in Pakistan and amid a surge in violence.

The ceasefire has allowed worshippers to attend Eid prayers at mosques and open areas without fear of attacks by militants.

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