INTERNATIONAL — July 29, 2026
Islamic Emirate Deputy Minister Says Air Strikes Across Durand Line Show Resolve to Defend Homeland
The statements attribute the air operations to a crisis started by Pakistan and affirm the Islamic Emirate's commitment to protecting national interests.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hurriyat — 2 min read
Mawlawi Hayatullah Mohajer Farahi, deputy minister for publications at the Information and Culture Ministry, said the Islamic Emirate's air forces targeted important objectives across the Durand Line after Pakistan created a crisis. He described the strikes as proof of the government's strong determination to defend Afghanistan's values, independence and interests.
Farahi also stated that Pakistan has shown hostility toward Afghans since its establishment. The comments refer to the border area as the fake Durand Line and frame recent actions as a defense of Afghan sovereignty.
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Single source provides direct, on-record attribution from a named senior official (Mawlawi Hayatullah Mohajer Farahi, Information and Culture Ministry Publication Deputy) with specific claims about government actions and statements; 'X said Y' is concrete and verifiable regardless of the topic
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hurriyat: "fake Durand Line" (uses derogatory label to delegitimize the border); "strong determination in defending" (advocacy phrasing framing the strikes as justified self-defense); "Pakistan has initiated enmity with Afghans" (presents historical accusation as undisputed fact with emotional framing of perpetual hostility)
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