Pakistan accused of violating international norms regarding attacks on Afghanistan

March 29, 2026

Regarding the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a report states that Pakistan cannot evade international law by citing “self-defense.”

According to the report, any country must adhere to clear and limited rules for intruding into another country’s territory and carrying out attacks, which mandate a distinction between military and civilian targets.

Increased intensity of airstrikes, impact on civilians

The report states that Pakistan has intensified airstrikes in Afghanistan in recent weeks, with civilians being the most affected.

The attack on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul was described as the most serious, killing 143 people and injuring hundreds, according to the United Nations.

UN report mentions heavy losses

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan was quoted as saying that in the three weeks preceding this attack, Pakistani attacks killed at least 70 people, injured 478, and displaced approximately 115,000.

The report termed this a humanitarian crisis.

Questions the silence of the international community

The report stated that the global silence on this issue is worrying. Under the Taliban’s strict rule, the Afghan people are facing internal pressure on one hand and external attacks on the other.

The report warned that if accountability is not established in such cases, it could pose a threat to both the international system and law.