India has condemned reported Pakistani air strikes inside Afghanistan. The statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday, March 14, 2026, described the military action as an "act of aggression."
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal issued the condemnation, expressing concern over the violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty. The Indian statement aligns with its longstanding position on respecting territorial integrity.
Reports from regional media and international news agencies on March 14 indicated that Pakistani aircraft struck targets in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktika provinces. The strikes were reportedly in response to militant attacks originating from Afghan soil.
The Afghan Taliban government confirmed the air strikes and reported civilian casualties, though exact figures could not be independently verified by major international news wires at the time of writing. The incident has heightened tensions in the region.
