Pakistan Denies Striking University, Residential Areas in Kunar
Pakistan's Ministry of Information has formally rejected reports alleging that Pakistani forces targeted a university and residential areas in Afghanistan's Kunar province, calling the claims baseless and misleading. The denial comes amid heightened tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, where cross-border incidents have periodically strained already fragile bilateral relations.
The ministry stated that Pakistan remains committed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan and categorically denied any deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure. Officials described the circulating reports as part of a disinformation campaign designed to destabilise regional security and inflame public sentiment.
The Kunar province has historically been a flashpoint for cross-border security concerns, with both sides accusing each other of harbouring militant groups. Pakistan has repeatedly called on Afghan authorities to prevent terrorist organisations from using Afghan soil to launch attacks against Pakistani territory.
The Information Ministry's statement urged media organisations and international observers to verify claims through official channels before publication. Islamabad has signalled its willingness to engage through diplomatic mechanisms to address any outstanding concerns, while maintaining that its military operations remain strictly confined to Pakistani territory.
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