SECURITY — March 16, 2026

Maulvi Hanafi: Defending Nation and Islamic Emirate Obligatory if Sovereignty Violated

Maulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Administrative Head of the Prime Minister's Office, stated that defending Afghanistan's nation and Islamic Emirate is obligatory if sovereignty is violated, amid condemnation of recent Pakistani attacks by political analysts. Hanafi expressed regret over civilian casualties and praised national unity in response.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News2 min read

Maulvi Hanafi: Defending Nation and Islamic Emirate Obligatory if Sovereignty Violated
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KABUL (Afghan Verified) - Maulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi, Deputy Administrative Head of the Prime Minister's Office, told political analysts and media figures that defending Afghanistan's nation and the Islamic Emirate is obligatory on everyone if national sovereignty is violated.

The meeting, reported by the Prime Minister's Office, included Professor Mohammad Zaman Mazmel, Hamidullah Hotak, Hashim al-Kuzi, Dr. Fazlmanullah Mumtaz and Dr. Zalmay Afghaniyar, who spoke on behalf of others.

The analysts condemned recent attacks by the Pakistani military regime on Afghanistan's national sovereignty. They assured full support for the Islamic Emirate, noting its retaliatory response after the violation. They praised the Islamic Emirate's prudent actions to contain the threats and expressed a desire for good relations with neighboring countries.

Hanafi appreciated the analysts' activities and said the current Islamic system is the result of the nation's sacrifices, with all united to protect it. He added that the Islamic Emirate's positive accomplishments are being strengthened and remaining matters will be pursued jointly.

Hanafi expressed regret over civilian casualties from the recent attacks, stating the war had been imposed and threats overcome so far with the nation's support and advice. He emphasized seeking good relations with neighbors, regional countries and the world based on mutual respect, but defending the nation and system remains obligatory if sovereignty is violated.

Read the original reporting at Bakhtar News

Reliability assessment

Single source (Bakhtar News, official Afghan agency) provides direct, on-record attribution with named officials (Maulvi Abdul Salam Hanafi and specific analysts) and concrete details of the meeting and statements from the Prime Minister's Office.

The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Bakhtar News: "Pakistani military regime" (derogatory label implying illegitimacy); "prudent actions of the Islamic Emirate" (advocacy phrasing praising government response); "we have been victorious so far" (self-aggrandizing claim presented in official statement).

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