Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence announced conducting airstrikes against suspected ISIS-linked sites in Pakistan, targeting Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. The ministry stated these locations were used to plan attacks on Afghanistan, with some of the deadliest incidents in Afghanistan linked to these networks. The airstrikes successfully hit important targets, with Afghanistan emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards threats to its security.
Amid rising tensions, Afghanistan recently protested against Pakistan for violating its airspace and conducting airstrikes that resulted in civilian casualties. The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’affaires to express strong condemnation over these actions. The Afghan Ministry criticized the attacks as violations of international laws and stressed its duty to protect its people and territory.
In response to the incident, the Afghan Ministry called on Pakistan to address its internal issues rather than resorting to proxy policies that harm civilians. It questioned the logic of sacrificing innocent lives in one region for security in another and held the Pakistan Army responsible for the consequences of these actions. The situation highlights the ongoing challenges between the two neighboring countries.
