Pakistan’s Information Ministry has dismissed reports by Afghan media suggesting Pakistani military conducted missile or air strikes in Afghanistan’s Kunar province on April 27. The ministry stated the claims were “false” and “frivolous”, denying any attacks at Sayyed Jamaluddin Afghan University, where three people reportedly died and 45 were injured, mostly women and children.
The ministry accused Afghan media of repeating a pattern of “fake news to cover up support for terrorist groups and proxies like Fitna al Khwarij,” adding that such reports were often amplified by Indian media. The ministry also criticized Afghan officials for relying on misinformation and hate, with the statement indicating they have learned only lies and false flag operations from their Indian propaganda masters.
Reuters reported that the Taliban government alleged Pakistan launched mortar and rocket attacks killing four people and injuring 70 others in Kunar province’s Asadabad, targeting homes and Syed Jamaluddin Afghan University. The Taliban strongly condemned these attacks as “unforgivable war crimes,” while Islamabad maintained its strikes targeted terrorist strongholds.
Peace talks between the two countries have been strained since February when Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan occurred, with Islamabad claiming Kabul provides safe haven for terrorists executing attacks on Pakistan. China, which was mediating between the countries, had agreed to explore a comprehensive solution during peace talks in Urumqi.