POLITICS — March 24, 2026
Afghan Ministry Spokesman Labels Pakistan PM's Muslim Unity Remarks Hypocrisy
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed regret over Iranian casualties from US and Israeli attacks and called for Muslim unity during talks with Iran's president. Afghanistan's Ministry of Information and Culture spokesman Habib Ghafran criticized the statements as hypocrisy, citing Pakistan's past attack on a Kabul medical center and Sharif's praise for Trump amid Gaza violence.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — 2 min read
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, he expressed sorrow over the killing of Iranian citizens in US and Israeli attacks.
Sharif wrote: "In these talks, besides resolving the current crisis, I emphasized the unity of the Ummah and renewed my commitment to play Pakistan's constructive role in resolving problems."
Habib Ghafran, spokesman for Afghanistan's Ministry of Information and Culture, denounced Sharif's statements as "clear hypocrisy." Ghafran referenced Sharif declaring Donald Trump a hero amid ongoing violence in Palestine.
Ghafran also pointed to an attack by Pakistan's military regime on a major treatment center in Kabul, where more than 400 patients were killed. "In that attack, you showed no mercy even to the weakest segments and did not even respect the month of Ramadan," Ghafran wrote.
Addressing Sharif directly, Ghafran described the remarks on Ummah unity as shameful and said Pakistan's atrocities in Afghan territory "will be counted among the worst examples in history."
The exchange highlights tensions between Afghan and Pakistani officials amid regional discussions on Muslim solidarity.
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Reliability assessment
Single source provides direct, on-record attribution with concrete details from named public figures: Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Afghan Ministry spokesman Habib Ghafran. 'X said Y' claims from named officials are reliable regardless of controversy.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hurriyat: "clear hypocrisy", "ongoing horror", "atrocities" – these phrases employ emotional framing, value judgments, and accusatory language to portray Sharif's statements as duplicitous and brutal.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- Afghan official slams Shehbaz Sharif's 'shameful' claims on Islamic unity | Ariana News | Afghanistan Newsariananews.af
On his X account, Ghaffran wrote: “You praised Trump as a hero of the Gaza peace plan, yet today you claim Islamic unity regarding Iran in a war that the same criminal (Trump) and his allies initiated?” · He added that while Afghanistan is governed under an Islamic system, Shehbaz Sharif has shown no compassion even toward the most vulnerable groups—from children to women and drug addicts—and that this cruelty persisted even during the holy month of Ramadan.
He stressed upon the critical importance of unity in the ranks of the ummah, that is required more than ever before,” the statement read. It further stated that while sharing with the Iranian president the diplomatic outreach efforts of ...
- PM Shehbaz Sharif holds telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkiannation.com.pk
In view of this grave situation, ... to settle their differences. He stressed the critical importance of unity in the ranks of the Ummah, which was required more than ever before....
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