Afghanistan Summons Pakistan Envoy Over Deadly Nangarhar, Paktika Airstrikes
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Afghanistan Summons Pakistani Envoy Over Deadly Strikes in Nangarhar, Paktika
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News18•22-02-2026, 20:30
Afghanistan Summons Pakistani Envoy Over Deadly Strikes in Nangarhar, Paktika
•Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Pakistan's ambassador in Kabul following alleged Pakistani army attacks in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces.
•The strikes reportedly resulted in dozens of casualties, with the IEA condemning the actions.
•The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) reported a devastating airstrike in Behsud District, claiming 16 members of a single family were killed, including a one-year-old infant and an 80-year-old elder.
•Pakistan confirmed the airstrikes, stating they targeted seven alleged terrorist camps and hideouts of Fitna al Khwarij (FAK), its affiliates, and Daesh Khorasan Province (DKP).
•Islamabad claimed the action was in response to recent suicide attacks in Pakistan, while the IHRF called for an immediate, independent investigation into the civilian casualties.