March 17 (Reuters) - An air strike by Pakistan on Monday that the Afghan government says killed hundreds of civilians has led to an escalation in the conflict between the South Asian neighbours. Here is a look at what happened.

Previous ceasefires between Pakistan and Afghanistan have had little lasting impact, but the pause for the Eid festival, which both said would run to early next week, marked a success for the diplomatic efforts of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.

Reported airstrike on Afghanistan hospital allegedly kills 400+ civilians, sparking widespread criticism over muted international response to the attack.

As ‌Eid al-Fitr approaches, marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, delivery riders on Karachi's streets say they're working longer hours, but earning less, with little left for the new clothes and treats ​that usually mark the festival.

CEO Jonathan Mark-Tatti says geopolitical instability is driving demand for platforms like Begin as the Pakistani streamer expands its slate.

The announcement came two days after Afghan officials said an airstrike by Pakistan hit a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul and killed hundreds of people. Authorities in Kabul held a mass funeral Wednesday for some of the victims of the strike.

By Ariba Shahid KARACHI, March 16 (Reuters) - Ship-tracking data shows a Pakistan-bound oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, indicating that some countries are able to negotiate safe passage for their vessels despite the U.

Overnight storm in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, kills at least 15 people and injures many more, authorities say.

Pakistan’s dollar bonds are on track for the biggest monthly drop in three years as a fallout from surging oil prices due to the Iran war and the conflict with Afghanistan weigh on the assets.

In testimony to the Senate Intelligence Committee, US intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, has stated that Pakistan along with China, Russia and North Korea, pose the biggest nuclear risk to America. While the assessment is a wake-up call for Washington,