Islamic Emirate Spokesperson Mujahid: We Target Real Criminals, Not Civilians

KABUL (Afghan Verified) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan summoned Pakistan's ambassador in Kabul on Sunday and delivered a strong official protest over airstrikes conducted by Pakistan on Afghan territory.

The strikes targeted areas in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, resulting in dozens of civilians martyred and wounded, according to the ministry. It condemned the repeated violations of Afghanistan's airspace and bombings of residential areas as a clear violation of territorial integrity and a provocative act. Afghan officials stated that protecting national sovereignty and airspace is a religious and national responsibility of the Islamic Emirate, with consequences for any similar actions falling on the opposing side.

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, stated that crimes committed by Pakistan would not go unanswered and that the main perpetrators would be targeted. In an interview, Mujahid emphasized that a specific military circle in Pakistan, backed by external supporters, was responsible for the crimes and sought to escalate tensions with Afghanistan.

He added that the Islamic Emirate distinguishes between civilians and military actors and does not target civilians. "It must be clearly stated that unlike Pakistan, we do not target civilians, but the real criminals, who are Pakistani military personnel, are our targets," Mujahid said.