Karzai and Abdullah Condemn Pakistan’s Airstrikes as Violations of Afghan Sovereignty

Former President Hamid Karzai and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, the former head of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation, have strongly condemned the recent airstrikes carried out by the Pakistani military in the provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar. They labeled these actions as a clear violation of national sovereignty, inconsistent with international norms, and a catalyst for escalating crisis and tension in the region…

Karzai: Pakistan Must End Its Aggressive Policies

Following the deadly airstrikes by the Pakistani military in various regions of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Dr. Abdullah Abdullah issued strong statements categorizing these attacks as blatant violations of all international laws and the geopolitical sovereignty of the country. Their sharp reactions came after reports surfaced about the deaths and injuries of dozens of civilians due to the bombings.

Karzai expressed his disgust on social media platform X, condemning the targeting of residential areas by Pakistani aircraft and highlighting that such actions conflict with the principles of peaceful coexistence. He accused the security and political apparatus of Islamabad of maintaining a “policy of aggression and double standards against the phenomenon of extremism,” stressing that Pakistani officials must realize that continuing this approach is detrimental to regional security. He urged them to engage with Afghanistan based on principles of neighborhood, mutual respect, and civil relations. For more on efforts addressing these escalating tensions, see Karzai Urges UN Intervention Amid Rising Tensions with Pakistan.

Abdullah: Hostile Actions Don’t Solve Security Issues

Simultaneously, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah echoed similar sentiments on his X account, vehemently denouncing the airstrikes and expressing condolences to the families of the civilian victims. He emphasized that resorting to military solutions across borders and engaging in “hostile actions” will not address any of the existing security challenges between the two countries; rather, it will complicate the situation and exacerbate unprecedented tensions on both sides of the border. These firm stances come as Kabul reports civilian casualties at 36 dead and 163 injured, while Islamabad maintains that its cross-border operations targeted and eliminated 29 armed militants. In light of these developments, reports indicate that Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 36 Civilians in Afghanistan, raising serious concerns about the humanitarian impact of such actions.