Kabul, June 10: Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has strongly condemned Pakistan’s alleged violations of Afghan airspace and the airstrikes carried out in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika. Reports indicate that these attacks have resulted in the deaths of several civilians, particularly women and children.
Karzai stated that Pakistan must acknowledge its “hostile policies” and actions in the region. He urged the country to abandon its strategy of war and destruction in favor of fostering better relations with neighboring nations.
This statement comes as Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that the Pakistani military strikes resulted in the deaths of 13 civilians, most of whom were children.
On the social media platform X, Karzai expressed his condolences to the affected families, stating, “Pakistan is facing the consequences of its misguided policies and confrontational approach in the region.” He emphasized that continuing these policies will not help Pakistan achieve its objectives. He added that Pakistan’s best interest lies in prioritizing good neighborly and civilized relations over war and destruction towards Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid also condemned the attacks, asserting that the Pakistani army targeted civilian homes in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika on Tuesday night.
According to Mujahid, the strikes resulted in the deaths of 11 children, one woman, and an elderly man, with 14 other women and children injured. He labeled the actions as “humanitarian crimes” and “aggressive actions.”
Mujahid stated that Pakistan has once again violated Afghanistan’s airspace and targeted the civilian population, which warrants strong condemnation.
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been escalating over the past few months. There have been multiple incidents of gunfire along the borders, raising concerns over civilian casualties. Both sides have accused each other of increasing regional instability, while diplomatic and local efforts to resolve disputes have so far been unsuccessful.
Last month, reports emerged of a Pakistani military operation in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to 14 others.
According to local officials from the Taliban administration, that attack also damaged two schools, a health center, and two mosques. The governor of the Dangam district, Mohammad Omar Sadik, accused Pakistan of now targeting civilian establishments instead of direct military objectives.
He also claimed that since the onset of Pakistani operations in Kunar province, 12 schools have been destroyed.
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