IEA vows response to Pakistani strikes

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed Pakistani forces’ airstrikes in the Barmal district of southeastern Paktika province.

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) warned the strikes would not go unanswered.

MoD spokesman Inayatullah Khawarazmi told Pajhwok Afghan News Pakistani forces carried out airstrikes in Barmal district on Tuesday evening.

He said civilians, including women and children, most of whom were Waziristani migrants, were targeted.

He added the caretaker government condemned the attack as a blatant violation of international principles.

“Pakistan must understand such arbitrary, unilateral and aggressive actions will resolve nothing,” he emphasised.

Khawarazmi warned the interim government would not allow the strikes to go unanswered, “Defending the and sovereignty of Afghanistan is our legitimate right.”

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