India has condemned recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistan inside Afghanistan, describing the attacks as a violation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty and a threat to civilian safety.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the strikes resulted in civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure.

Spokesperson Randeep Jaiswal stated that the incident underscores what India described as Pakistan’s continued aggressive actions in the region.

At the same time, criticism has also emerged from within Pakistan. Maulana Fazlur Rehman, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, criticized Islamabad’s foreign policy, saying years of poor decisions have strained Pakistan’s relations with neighboring countries including India, Afghanistan, China and Iran.

According to reports, Pakistani strikes late Thursday targeted areas in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia Province and Paktika Province. At least four civilians were killed and 14 others injured, while several homes and other civilian facilities were damaged.

Officials of the Islamic Emirate said the attacks would not go unanswered and reported carrying out retaliatory aerial responses. Authorities also emphasized that Afghanistan seeks peaceful relations with its neighbors but will defend its territory when necessary.

The strikes have drawn criticism from citizens, regional political figures and international organizations, increasing concern about rising tensions in the region.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has condemned recent airstrikes by Pakistan on Afghanistan’s territory.

In a statement, Ministry spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal said the attacks resulted in the deaths of several civilians and the destruction of civilian infrastructure.

He described the strikes as yet another act of aggression by Pakistan, which continues to oppose the idea of an independent Afghanistan.

India reiterated that Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be fully respected.

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense announced Saturday that Afghan defensive forces captured a Pakistani military post along the Durand Line in eastern Afghanistan following clashes between the two sides.

In a statement, the ministry said the operation was launched in response to what it described as “crimes of the Pakistani military regime” in border areas of Kunar and Nangarhar provinces.

According to the ministry, 14 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 11 others wounded during the operation.

The statement added that Afghan forces destroyed one armored tank and a military vehicle belonging to Pakistani troops during the fighting.

Defense officials emphasized that Afghanistan’s forces remain prepared to respond to any threats along the Durand Line.