The Taliban’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday (February 22) that it had summoned the Pakistani ambassador to Kabul in response to overnight airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan. The ministry condemned the strikes, claiming they violated Afghanistan's airspace and targeted civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces.The Taliban labeled the airstrikes as a ‘provocative act’ and a clear breach of Afghanistan's territorial integrity, warning that Pakistan would bear responsibility for the consequences.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Ministry emphasised that defending Afghanistan’s sovereignty was a religious duty and accused Pakistan’s military of intentionally targeting civilians. Taliban officials reported that at least 20 people were killed in the Behsud district of Nangarhar, although Pakistan’s officials insisted that their strikes were aimed at militant hideouts, including those of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Daesh’s Khorasan faction.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/most-americans-disapprove-of-donald-trump-s-performance-in-running-country-new-poll-shows-1771758333583">Most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s performance in running country, new poll shows</a>&nbsp;The airstrikes occurred amid rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan-based militants of launching attacks on Pakistani soil, a claim the Taliban denies. Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid also condemned the strikes, which he said hit a religious school and several homes, resulting in numerous casualties, including women and children.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/kabul-pakistan-violated-our-territorial-integrity-wion-breaking-1771763356556/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/kabul-pakistan-violated-our-territorial-integrity-wion-breaking-1771763356556/embed</a>&nbsp;The Afghan Ministry of National Defence declared that protecting the country’s sovereignty and security was its national responsibility and warned of a calculated response at the right time. Pakistan’s military spokesperson, however, defended the operation, describing it as "intelligence-based" and targeting key TTP camps and an Islamic State affiliate in the border region.&nbsp;The Afghan Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said, “We hold the Pakistani military responsible for targeting civilians and religious sites. We will respond to these attacks in due course with a measured and appropriate response." The Defence Ministry condemned the attacks as ‘a breach of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness’, and vowed to reply.

Taliban summons Pakistan's ambassador over airstrikes, accuses Islamabad of bombing 'civilian areas'

The Taliban’s Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday (February 22) that it had summoned the Pakistani ambassador to Kabul in response to overnight airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in eastern Afghanistan. The ministry condemned the strikes, claiming they violated Afghanistan's airspace and targeted civilian areas in Nangarhar and Paktika provinces. The Taliban labeled the airstrikes as a ‘provocative act’ and a clear breach of Afghanistan's territorial integrity, warning that Pakistan would bear responsibility for the consequences. The Ministry emphasised that defending Afghanistan’s sovereignty was a religious duty and accused Pakistan’s military of intentionally targeting civilians. Taliban officials reported that at least 20 people were killed in the Behsud district of Nangarhar, although Pakistan’s officials insisted that their strikes were aimed at militant hideouts, including those of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Daesh’s Khorasan faction. Also Read: Most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s performance in running country, new poll shows The airstrikes occurred amid rising tensions between Kabul and Islamabad, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan-based militants of launching attacks on Pakistani soil, a claim the Taliban denies. Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid also condemned the strikes, which he said hit a religious school and several homes, resulting in numerous casualties, including women and children. https://www.wionews.com/videos/kabul-pakistan-violated-our-territorial-integrity-wion-breaking-1771763356556/embed The Afghan Ministry of National Defence declared that protecting the country’s sovereignty and security was its national responsibility and warned of a calculated response at the right time. Pakistan’s military spokesperson, however, defended the operation, describing it as "intelligence-based" and targeting key TTP camps and an Islamic State affiliate in the border region. The Afghan Ministry of Defence, in a statement, said, “We hold the Pakistani military responsible for targeting civilians and religious sites. We will respond to these attacks in due course with a measured and appropriate response." The Defence Ministry condemned the attacks as ‘a breach of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness’, and vowed to reply.

The Taliban protests Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, calling them violations of sovereignty. The strikes killed civilians, while Pakistan claims they targeted TTP camps

After facing massive backlash over not inviting women journalists to a press conference, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday (Oct 12) blamed a “technical issue” over the controversy during his visit to India. He added that the decision was not deliberately taken based on gender discrimination. Muttaqi also called another press conference on Sunday, this time inviting women journalists.“With regards to the press conference, it was on short notice and a short list of journalists was decided,” Muttaqi said. “The participation list that was presented was very specific. It was more of a technical issue... Our colleagues had decided to send an invitation to a specific list of journalists, and there was no other intention apart from this.”What was the controversy?Earlier this week, several journalists, media outlets, and opposition leaders expressed outrage after women were not invited to Muttaqi’s press conference at the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi on Friday (Oct 10). Many women journalists claimed that they were denied entry. The briefing took place after the Taliban minister held bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.Following the massive controversy, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement clarifying that it had no involvement in the media interaction held by the Afghan foreign minister.“MEA had no involvement in the press interaction held yesterday by the Afghan FM in Delhi,” the ministry said in a statement on Saturday (Oct 11).Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding clarification on the incident.“Mr. Modi, when you allow the exclusion of women journalists from a public forum, you are telling every woman in India that you are too weak to stand up for them,” he said, “In our country, women have the right to equal participation in every space. Your silence in the face of such discrimination exposes the emptiness of your slogans on Nari Shakti.”

After Muttaqi’s first press conference in Delhi, several journalists, media outlets, and opposition leaders expressed outrage after women were not invited.

After facing massive backlash over not inviting women journalists to a press conference, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday (Oct 12) blamed a “technical issue” over the controversy during his visit to India. He added that the decision was not deliberately taken based on gender discrimination. Muttaqi also called another press conference on Sunday, this time inviting women journalists. “With regards to the press conference, it was on short notice and a short list of journalists was decided,” Muttaqi said. “The participation list that was presented was very specific. It was more of a technical issue... Our colleagues had decided to send an invitation to a specific list of journalists, and there was no other intention apart from this.” What was the controversy? Earlier this week, several journalists, media outlets, and opposition leaders expressed outrage after women were not invited to Muttaqi’s press conference at the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi on Friday (Oct 10). Many women journalists claimed that they were denied entry. The briefing took place after the Taliban minister held bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Following the massive controversy, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement clarifying that it had no involvement in the media interaction held by the Afghan foreign minister. “MEA had no involvement in the press interaction held yesterday by the Afghan FM in Delhi,” the ministry said in a statement on Saturday (Oct 11). Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding clarification on the incident. “Mr. Modi, when you allow the exclusion of women journalists from a public forum, you are telling every woman in India that you are too weak to stand up for them,” he said, “In our country, women have the right to equal participation in every space. Your silence in the face of such discrimination exposes the emptiness of your slogans on Nari Shakti.”

After Muttaqi’s first press conference in Delhi, several journalists, media outlets, and opposition leaders expressed outrage after women were not invited.

Afghan FM Muttaqi blames ‘technical issue’ for not inviting women journos; holds second presser with women

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday (Oct 11) visited the Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur during his six-day visit to India. While addressing reporters after his trip, Muttaqi expressed hopes for stronger ties between India and Afghanistan in future. The Afghan leader met with senior clerics, scholars and administrators of the institution.“The journey has been very good so far. Not just the people of Darul Uloom, but all the people of the area have come here. I am grateful to them for the warm welcome they extended to me... I am thankful to the Ulema of Deoband and the people of the area for this warm welcome... The future of India-Afghanistan relations seems very bright,” Muttaqi said.

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Muttaqi’s six-day visit to India highlights the strengthening diplomatic relations between India and Afghanistan. During his visit, the Taliban minister aims to bolster ties between New Delhi and Kabul and hold discussions on strategic interests, including regional stability and security and on regional dynamics, including Pakistan’s role in the region and its impact on India-Afghanistan relations.The Afghan FM is also set to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra on Sunday. A day earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks with the Afghan foreign minister and discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest and regional developments.“External Affairs Minister reiterated India’s long-standing friendship with the Afghan people and highlighted the deep-rooted cultural and historical ties binding the two nations. He conveyed India's continued commitment to support the aspirations and developmental needs of the Afghan people,” the leaders said in a joint statement.The Afghan FM also condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 and expressed solidarity with the people and the government of India. &nbsp;

Muttaqi expressed hopes for stronger ties between India and Afghanistan in future. The Afghan leader met with senior clerics, scholars and administrators of the institution.

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Saturday (Oct 11) visited the Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur during his six-day visit to India. While addressing reporters after his trip, Muttaqi expressed hopes for stronger ties between India and Afghanistan in future. The Afghan leader met with senior clerics, scholars and administrators of the institution. “The journey has been very good so far. Not just the people of Darul Uloom, but all the people of the area have come here. I am grateful to them for the warm welcome they extended to me... I am thankful to the Ulema of Deoband and the people of the area for this warm welcome... The future of India-Afghanistan relations seems very bright,” Muttaqi said.

Muttaqi expressed hopes for stronger ties between India and Afghanistan in future. The Afghan leader met with senior clerics, scholars and administrators of the institution.

‘Future of India-Afghanistan ties very bright’: Afghan FM Muttaqi visits Darul Uloom Deoband

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Taliban summons Pakistan's ambassador over airstrikes, accuses Islamabad of bombing 'civilian areas'

Afghan FM Muttaqi blames ‘technical issue’ for not inviting women journos

‘Future of India-Afghanistan ties very bright’: Afghan FM at Darul Uloom Deoband