POLITICS — March 19, 2026

Abdul Kabir Leads Eid Prayer at Sapar Palace, Condemns Recent Pakistani Attacks

Abdul Kabir led Eid prayers at Sapar Palace, attended by Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Islamic diplomats, and used the occasion to condemn recent Pakistani attacks as sovereignty violations. He stressed openness to dialogue while affirming readiness to defend Afghanistan.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International2 min read

Abdul Kabir Leads Eid Prayer at Sapar Palace, Condemns Recent Pakistani Attacks
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Abdul Kabir led Eid prayers at Sapar Palace, separate from the Arg, as he has done on previous occasions. Published images from the event show Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and diplomats from Islamic countries participating in the prayers at the palace.

In a speech during the prayers, Abdul Kabir condemned recent attacks by Pakistan, stating that no one will be allowed to violate Afghanistan's national sovereignty or interfere in its internal affairs. He described the attacks as contrary to international laws and Islamic principles.

Abdul Kabir said war would not benefit either country and urged Pakistani clerics and people not to allow relations between the two nations to be sacrificed to the desires of foreign powers.

He emphasized that the Taliban has kept the doors of dialogue open but is ready to defend Afghanistan's national sovereignty and territorial integrity in response to any aggression.

Read the original reporting at Afghanistan International

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