Pakistan should learn lessons from former Soviet Union, America: Muttaqi

KABUL (Pajhwok): Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Maulvi Amir Khan Muttaqi says that if the Pakistani government disparaged Afghanistan’s land and people, it should learn lesson from the defeats of the British, the Soviets and Americans.

He said this while addressing a ceremony marking the 45th anniversary of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan today (Thursday).

Muttaqi remarked: “Their people are good, their politicians are good, but I offer one piece of advice. If you look down on Afghanistan, consult the rulers of the Soviet Union. Take a look at the history of the British once, and also look at the fate of America and NATO, whose outcomes are still visible. Even now, the entire West, Europe, and America cannot defend Ukraine alone.”

His remarks come after Pakistani forces conducted airstrikes inside Afghanistan, killing civilians. Several Afghan politicians denounced the Pakistani raids as an act against Afghanistan’s sovereignty and national and international laws.

Earlier, Ministry of Defence spokesman Inayatullah Khawarazmi told Pajhwok Afghan News Pakistani forces carried out airstrikes on Tuesday evening.

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

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

In a post on X, IEA spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said: “Four locations in Barmal district were struck. Civilian homes were destroyed and 46 people martyred — most of them children and women. Six others were injured.”

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