Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:06pm on 22 Feb 2026,Sunday International
India on Sunday criticised Pakistan’s airstrikes inside Afghanistan, calling them an attempt to shift focus from its own internal issues. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the strikes caused civilian deaths, including women and children, during Ramadan. “India strongly condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghan territory,” he said. He added that it was “another attempt by Pakistan to externalise its internal failures.” India also reaffirmed support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Pakistan said it targeted militant camps after recent attacks in its territory. Kabul rejected the strikes and warned of a “necessary and measured response.”
