The IEA’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires in Kabul on Wednesday to protest Tuesday’s airstrikes in Paktika Province. The IEA claimed the airstrikes violated Afghanistan’s airspace and targeted Waziristani refugees.
In a statement, the IEA said they handed a formal protest note to Abdul Rahman Nizamani, who is Pakistan’s top diplomat in Kabul. This protest was in response to Tuesday’s airstrikes in Barmal District, Paktika. According to IEA officials, the airstrikes, as a result, killed at least 46 people.
The statement said, “This action is an attempt to undermine relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan.” It described the strikes as a breach of sovereignty.
“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, with its history of resistance against great powers, will not tolerate any violation of its airspace and stands ready to defend the country with firm resolve,” the IEA warned.
The IEA emphasized that “such irresponsible actions will have consequences” and urged Pakistan to refrain from similar incidents.
The airstrikes reportedly targeted three areas in Bermal. They destroyed homes and killed dozens of civilians. This included Waziristani refugees, according to local sources.
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Heightened Tensions
The incident has further strained relations between Kabul and Islamabad, with both accusing each other of harboring militants. Islamabad has repeatedly urged the IEA to take action against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters, whom Pakistan accuses of launching cross-border attacks from Afghan territory.
The IEA, however, have denied these allegations, asserting that the TTP operates independently of Afghan soil.
The airstrikes have drawn sharp criticism, both domestically and internationally, raising concerns about the escalating tensions between the two neighbors. Observers warn that such actions risk deepening the divide and complicating efforts to stabilize the volatile border region.
This news is sourced from [Amu] and is for informational purposes only.
