Only India Condemns Pakistan's Attacks on Eastern Afghanistan

Pakistan's attacks on eastern regions of Afghanistan on Saturday night have been condemned only by India so far. India strongly condemned the strikes, describing them as an attempt to "export internal failures."

Many regional countries, including Russia, China and Central Asian states -- which have maintained political and economic ties with the Taliban in recent years -- have not issued official positions on the attacks.

Iran reacted cautiously, calling for restraint from both sides and political resolution of disputes without directly condemning Pakistan. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated one day after the attacks that Tehran is prepared to mediate between the Taliban and Pakistan.

Regional concerns over armed opposition groups in Afghanistan persist. Russia's Foreign Ministry recently reported 20,000 to 23,000 fighters from various armed groups present in the country.

Analysts attribute the relative silence of some countries to the lack of international recognition for the Taliban administration and their extensive ties with Pakistan.

The attacks come amid rising tensions between the Taliban and Pakistan, with mutual accusations of supporting terrorist groups.

According to UNAMA, the strikes in Nangarhar province killed 13 civilians. Pakistan claims it targeted members of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State.

Critics argue the Taliban lack the capacity to confront Pakistan's army and seek public support through these incidents. Some note that during Afghanistan's republic era, Pakistan shelled areas in Kunar and Nangarhar multiple times, but the Taliban never condemned those attacks.