India and Pakistan have exchanged sharp statements over Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, with Islamabad rejecting New Delhi’s criticism and insisting the operation targeted terrorist infrastructure. India condemned the strikes as aggression following civilian deaths, while Pakistan accused India of supporting militant groups, further intensifying diplomatic tensions over cross-border security.
Pakistan on Wednesday rejected India’s criticism of its recent airstrikes in Afghanistan, maintaining that the operation was aimed at “terrorist infrastructure”.
Pakistan defends Afghanistan strikes
Pakistan said it killed more than two dozen militants during strikes carried out in Afghanistan on June 29. The operation came after Islamabad accused militants based in Afghanistan of carrying out multiple attacks inside Pakistan.
India condemns civilian deaths