diff --git a/crates/matrix-sdk/src/event_cache/pagination.rs b/crates/matrix-sdk/src/event_cache/pagination.rs
index 1c59861bc..9ac51080c 100644
--- a/crates/matrix-sdk/src/event_cache/pagination.rs
+++ b/crates/matrix-sdk/src/event_cache/pagination.rs
@@ -316,6 +316,12 @@ impl RoomPagination {
                     diffs: timeline_event_diffs,
                     origin: EventsOrigin::Pagination,
                 });
+
+                // Send a room event cache generic update.
+                let _ = self
+                    .inner
+                    .generic_update_sender
+                    .send(RoomEventCacheGenericUpdate { room_id: self.inner.room_id.clone() });
             }
 
             Ok(Some(outcome))