India Condemns Pakistan’s Attacks in Afghanistan, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions Between Delhi and Islamabad

Following Pakistan’s recent attacks on certain areas of Afghanistan, diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have intensified. India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned these attacks as violations of Afghanistan’s sovereignty, while Islamabad described New Delhi’s statements as baseless and hypocritical.

Randeep Goyal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan soil have resulted in the deaths of several civilians and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. He described this act as an example of the hostile behavior of Pakistan’s governing structure and emphasized the necessity of full respect for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In response, Tahir Andarabi from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected India’s stance, calling it unfounded. Islamabad also accused India of supporting terrorist groups active in Afghanistan and claimed that Pakistan’s military operations aim to eliminate networks affiliated with India.

Pakistan further referred to the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, accusing New Delhi of human rights violations and destabilizing the region. Islamabad declared that it will defend its citizens in accordance with the United Nations Charter.

This verbal conflict has intensified amid several recent attacks by Pakistan in various parts of Afghanistan, including Kabul. Islamabad claims these operations target terrorist hideouts, though no evidence has yet been released to substantiate this assertion.

According to statistics from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), at least 75 civilians have been killed and 193 others injured since February 26. These figures have raised concerns about civilian protection.

Meanwhile, the Taliban administration consistently denies the presence of terrorist groups in Afghanistan and states that it does not permit the use of Afghan soil against others. Nevertheless, the continuation of cross-border attacks and the increase in civilian casualties have raised serious questions about the administration’s ability and responsibility to ensure security and protect the country’s residents.