Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Summons Pakistani Envoy Over Kunar Strikes

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Pakistan’s chargé d’affaires in Kabul on Tuesday to deliver a formal protest over recent Pakistani military strikes in Kunar province. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan condemned the attacks as violations of its airspace and territorial integrity, while firmly rejecting Islamabad’s assertion that cross-border violence originated from Afghan territory.

Ministry officials stated the diplomatic summons followed coordinated strikes that targeted civilian neighborhoods, public infrastructure, and Sayed Jamaluddin Afghan University in Asadabad. In a formal statement, authorities warned that continued military actions would result in serious consequences and affirmed the state’s right to self-defense.

Reported casualty figures from the strikes vary widely across independent accounts. Hasht-e Subh documented four fatalities, while Amu TV and Pajhwok cited seven deaths alongside approximately 75 to 78 injuries. RTA estimated the death toll at 92. Local health officials and international observers have noted that precise casualty counts remain difficult to verify amid restricted access to the affected districts.

The diplomatic escalation occurs against a backdrop of prolonged border tensions, with one report indicating that all official crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been suspended. The Islamic Emirate’s foreign ministry reiterated that the strikes constitute a breach of international norms and urged an immediate cessation of hostilities.

Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in Kabul has not yet issued a public response to the delivered protest note.