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Pakistan’s attack on Kabul hospital a clear violation of humanitarian principles: Muttaqi
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has described Pakistan’s airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul as a “clear violation of humanitarian principles,” during an online meeting with Afghan embassies and consulates.
The virtual briefing, held in the wake of his address to foreign diplomats in Kabul, focused on recent tensions with Pakistan and the latest developments following the strike.
According to the Foreign Ministry, Muttaqi instructed Afghan diplomats to actively communicate the Islamic Emirate’s position to the international community, while outlining Kabul’s policies and next steps in response to the escalating situation.
He also reviewed what he called repeated violations of Afghanistan’s sovereignty by Pakistan in recent weeks.
The airstrike, which took place on Monday night, hit the 2,000-bed Omid Hospital in Pul-e-Charkhi, killing more than 400 people and injuring at least 265 others, most of them patients undergoing drug rehabilitation treatment.
The International Union of Muslim Scholars has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a medical facility in Kabul, calling it a grave violation of Islamic principles and international law.
In a statement issued from Doha, the group said the strike—which killed hundreds and injured many more—was among the most serious sins in Islam, particularly as it took place during the final days of Ramadan, a period when the sanctity of life is especially emphasized.
The Union said targeting a hospital constitutes a clear breach of humanitarian norms that protect medical facilities under all circumstances, and voiced concern over escalating violence between two neighbouring Muslim countries.
It called on Pakistan’s government and military leadership to immediately halt such attacks and meet their religious and humanitarian responsibilities. The scholars also urged the formation of an independent and transparent investigation into the incident and civilian casualties.
The organisation appealed to both sides to cease hostilities and pursue dialogue, backing renewed mediation efforts led by Qatar and Turkey.
Emphasising unity and reconciliation, the Union said resolving disputes peacefully is both a religious obligation and essential for regional stability, adding that it stands ready to support efforts aimed at de-escalation and dialogue.
Suhail Shaheen, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Qatar, has accused Pakistan of attempting to block Kabul’s normal relations with other countries, including India, and warned of consequences following recent airstrikes.
In an interview with India Today, Shaheen said that Islamabad may have other plans regarding Afghanistan and is using large-scale attacks on civilians as a means of pressure to force Kabul into accepting its demands.
In a separate interview with NDTV, Shaheen strongly condemned what he described as a deadly Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in Kabul, calling it a “crime against humanity.”
More than 400 people were killed and 265 others were injured in Monday’s strike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul.
He further said that Pakistan is carrying out such strikes under what he described as “baseless claims” of targeting the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which Islamabad accuses of conducting attacks inside Pakistan.
Shaheen also rejected reports of any ongoing back-channel negotiations between Kabul and Islamabad.
“Right now, there are no back-channel talks. They have chosen the military approach, while we always wanted a peaceful solution to issues,” he said. “They chose to attack Afghanistan first. So, I think it will be responded to in their language.”
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has strongly condemned a Pakistani airstrike on Kabul, saying it killed more than 408 people and wounded over 260, most of them patients at a drug rehabilitation centre.
Speaking to diplomats and representatives from various organizations in Kabul, Muttaqi said the late-night strike targeted one of the most vulnerable groups in society—people undergoing treatment for drug addiction with support from humanitarian organisations.
He described the attack as a serious violation of humanitarian and Islamic principles, accusing Pakistan of deliberately hitting civilian facilities.
He said the strike came despite ongoing mediation efforts by regional countries, including China, and followed earlier goodwill gestures by
Afghanistan, such as the release of Pakistani detainees during Ramadan.
According to Muttaqi, repeated attacks since February—including strikes on civilian areas in multiple provinces—have eroded trust in diplomatic solutions.
Muttaqi warned that Afghan forces would continue “proportionate and legitimate” defensive responses if attacks persist, stressing that Afghanistan does not seek conflict but will defend its sovereignty and territory.
He also urged the international community, particularly regional and Muslim countries, to condemn the strike, warning that continued escalation by Pakistan risks destabilising the wider region and undermining major economic and development initiatives.
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