Global Muslim scholars’ chief issues fatwa urging Afghanistan–Pakistan ceasefire

Ali Mohiuddin al-Qaradaghi al-Husseini, head of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, has issued a religious ruling calling for an immediate ceasefire between Taliban forces and Pakistani troops during the final ten days of Ramadan.

In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Qaradaghi said both sides should halt hostilities during the closing days of the holy month and maintain calm through the upcoming Eid al‑Fitr celebrations.

He said that after the ceasefire and Eid holidays...