Afghanistan Warns Pakistan of Severe Consequences after Airstrikes in Kabul and Paktika
Defense Ministry Condemns Attack; Foreign Minister Issues Stern Warning
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated sharply following confirmed airstrikes carried out in Kabul and Paktika on Thursday, allegedly from Pakistani territory. The Afghan government has condemned the attacks as a direct violation of its sovereignty and warned Islamabad of “serious consequences” if such actions continue, according to a report by TOLO News.
The Afghan Ministry of Defense issued a strong condemnation, describing the incident as a “blatant assault” on Afghanistan’s internal stability and the safety of its citizens. The ministry demanded accountability for those responsible and hinted at taking the matter to international forums for further investigation.
“This is an unprecedented, violent, and despicable act in Afghan history,” said Enayatullah Khwarazmi, the ministry’s spokesperson. “We will not tolerate aggression against our sovereignty. Afghanistan reserves the right to take all necessary measures to defend its territorial integrity and national interests.” Khwarazmi also signaled that punitive responses could follow if Pakistan failed to address the provocation.
Meanwhile, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, currently visiting India, delivered a sharp warning to Pakistan, urging restraint and diplomacy. “Testing the patience of the Afghan people is a grave mistake,” Muttaqi said. “No country should attempt to conceal its internal crises by exporting violence across borders. What happened in Kabul and Paktika in the name of border security or self-defense is unacceptable and a grave miscalculation.”
Muttaqi reminded Islamabad of Afghanistan’s long and turbulent history with foreign powers. “History has proven that coercion, interference, and violence have never brought lasting peace to Afghanistan. The British, the Soviets, the Americans, and NATO—all have learned this lesson the hard way. Do not test the patience of Afghans; if you do, history will speak for itself.”
Afghan diplomatic sources expressed hope that the international community and neighboring countries would take serious note of the incident and engage both sides in dialogue to prevent further escalation. They called for a full investigation into the cross-border strikes and suggested that the issue be raised at international platforms such as the United Nations.
As of now, Pakistan has not issued any official response to the allegations. Analysts warn that if tensions persist, the border regions—already fragile and home to thousands of civilians—could face heightened security risks and humanitarian distress.
Observers note that without urgent diplomatic engagement and credible international mediation, the situation could spiral into a dangerous stalemate. Both nations, they say, must prioritize communication over confrontation to avoid another cycle of regional instability.
