INTERNATIONAL — March 19, 2026
Islamic Emirate Officials Condemn Recent Pakistani Attacks During Eid al-Fitr
Islamic Emirate officials, including the prime minister's chief of staff and deputy prime ministers, condemned recent attacks by the Pakistani military regime on Afghan sites during Eid al-Fitr events, stressing diplomacy while affirming the right to defend territorial integrity. Former President Hamid Karzai also condemned the attacks and urged resuming girls' education.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with ToloNews — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Eid al-Fitr prayers were held in the newly built mosque at the Arg with the presence of deputy prime ministers and cabinet ministers.
In remarks delivered by Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Abdul Waseh Khadem, the prime minister strongly condemned a recent attack by the Pakistani military regime on the Hope Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kabul, calling it an unforgivable crime that martyred and wounded a large number of compatriots. Khadem said the Islamic Emirate believes in peaceful resolution of tensions through dialogue but considers defending the country and people a responsibility as a responsible government.
Deputy Administrative Prime Minister Abdul Salam Hanafi stated that the Islamic Emirate does not interfere in others' internal affairs and favors good relations and diplomacy with neighbors. He added that defending territorial integrity against aggression is a religious and principled right.
The Minister of Refugees and Repatriates also condemned the recent attacks by the Pakistani military regime on various parts of the country during an Eid al-Fitr gathering at the White Palace, saying the ongoing war is not in the interest of people from either country.
Anas Haqqani, a senior Islamic Emirate member, emphasized reciprocal responses to foreign aggressions during remarks in Khost. Mawlawi Abdul Kabir condemned the attacks from Pakistan as against international and Islamic principles, stating no one will be allowed to aggress on Afghanistan's sovereignty or interfere in its internal affairs.
Former President Hamid Karzai condemned the recent attacks by the Pakistani military regime on Kabul in his Eid message and called for reopening girls' education in the coming year.
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Single source (ToloNews) reports direct, on-record statements with quotes from named high-level officials including Abdul Waseh Khadem (PM Chief of Staff), Abdul Salam Hanafi (Deputy PM), Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, Anas Haqqani, and former President Hamid Karzai, making the fact of their condemnations concrete and attributable.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. ToloNews: "unforgivable crime", "aggressions and crimes", "strongly condemn" – these phrases use loaded condemnatory and criminalizing language to frame Pakistani actions emotionally, blending official quotes with advocacy-toned reporting.
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- Taliban loses trust in Pakistan after deadly Kabul airstrike: Muttaqi | Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com
He added that Kabul had communicated its position to several friendly nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye and China, emphasising that stability in the region remained a priority. "The position of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is to maintain positive relations with all countries, especially those in the region, because regional stability is essential for our progress," he said.
- Afghanistan has lost trust in Pakistan's intentions regarding diplomatic solutions: FM Muttaqi after Pak airstrikes on Kabul - The Tribunetribuneindia.com
We must state clearly that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has lost trust in Pakistans intentions regarding diplomatic solutions. It should now be evident to all countries, especially those that previously attempted mediation, that the Pakistani ...
He added that Kabul had communicated its position to several friendly nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkiye and China, emphasising that stability in the region remained a priority. "The position of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan is to maintain positive relations with all countries, especially those in the region, because regional stability is essential for our progress," he said.
He cited previous incidents, including airspace violations on February 22, when he said Pakistani forces bombed seven civilian sites, including a madrasa, killing 15 people. Muttaqi said Afghan security forces had responded with proportionate and reciprocal defensive measures, targeting only military sites from which attacks were launched. He reiterated that such defensive actions would continue until Pakistan ceased its “violations and crimes”. He said the Islamic Emirate sought positive relations with all countries, especially in the region, and did not wish to see instability spread.
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