Afghanistan summons Pakistani envoy over alleged cross-border strikes
Monitoring Desk
KABUL: Afghanistan on Thursday summoned Pakistan’s Ambassador in Kabul to lodge a formal protest against what it claimed were Pakistani military strikes in Nangarhar and Khost provinces, in a move indicating renewed tensions.Monsoon travel packages
Afghan officials claimed the reported attacks resulted in the killing of three civilians and injuries to seven others, a move strongly condemned by the authorities in Kabul.
In its protest note, the Afghan Foreign Ministry denounced what it called Pakistan’s violation of Afghan airspace and the bombing of civilian areas near the Durand Line, describing the strikes as “a blatant breach of Afghanistan’s territorial integrity and a provocative act.”
The ministry further underscored that safeguarding Afghanistan’s sovereignty remains a red line for the Islamic Emirate, warning that “such irresponsible actions will inevitably lead to consequences.”
There was no response from Pakistan on either the summoning of the envoy or the reported strikes across the border last night.
Afghan officials in Nangarhar claimed that two drone strikes hit the house of a man in Shinwar district of Nangarhar province last night. Nangarhar Deputy Governor MaulviAzizullah Mustafa said Afghanistan was committed to peace and stability, good relations with neighboring countries, and a neutral stance in international affairs, and such actions will affect regional stability.Monsoon travel packages
The development comes amid renewed friction between Islamabad and Kabul over cross-border militancy. Pakistan has long accused the Afghan Taliban of providing sanctuary to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has intensified attacks inside Pakistan after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul.
Islamabad has carried out occasional cross-border strikes, insisting they target militant hideouts across the porous frontier. However, Kabul has consistently protested such actions, terming them violations of sovereignty.
