Kabul, Feb 24 (NationPress) A prominent human rights organization has called for a comprehensive and unbiased investigation following reports of civilian casualties from recent airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in Nangarhar and Paktita provinces of Afghanistan.

In a statement, Amnesty International emphasized the necessity for all involved parties to implement measures aimed at protecting civilians, adhering to their obligations under international law.

"Amnesty International expresses serious concern regarding the reports of civilian casualties stemming from Pakistan's airstrikes in Nangarhar province on February 21 and 22. These allegations must undergo a rigorous, independent, and impartial examination," the statement highlighted.

"Instances of civilian harm are not new; previously, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reported that between October and December 2025, 70 civilians were killed and 478 injured due to actions by Pakistan's military forces amidst rising tensions between the Taliban in Afghanistan and the Pakistani military. Amnesty International continues to urge all parties engaged in conflict to take every possible step to safeguard civilians as required by international law," it further stated.

Earlier, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that at least 13 individuals, including women and children, lost their lives in Pakistan's airstrikes targeting Nangarhar and Paktika.

UNAMA confirmed that 13 fatalities and seven injuries occurred during airstrikes in Bahsud and Khogiani districts of Nangarhar on February 21-22, occurring between 11:15 p.m. and 1:45 a.m., as reported by Afghanistan's leading news outlet Khaama Press.

In two separate attacks targeting Paktita's Barmal district, a school and a mosque were struck, while a residential structure was demolished in Orgun district of Paktita.

UNAMA condemned these airstrikes and urged all involved to cease hostilities and adhere to international humanitarian law to prevent civilian casualties. They called for transparent investigations and accountability, highlighting the need for protective measures in conflict-affected areas, according to Khaama Press.

On February 22, Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence accused the Pakistani military of executing deadly airstrikes in various residential areas of Nangarhar and Paktika, resulting in civilian casualties.

The Ministry indicated that the strikes targeted a madrasa alongside multiple residential homes, leading to the deaths and injuries of "dozens of civilians," including women and children.

This violation of Afghan airspace is perceived by Kabul as part of a series of aggressive acts by Pakistan.

Strongly condemning the airstrikes, the Afghan Ministry labeled it a gross violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and a clear infringement of international law, the principles of neighborly relations, and Islamic values.

The Ministry of National Defence of Afghanistan reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the nation's sovereignty and its people's safety as both a religious and national duty, warning that an appropriate response would be forthcoming at an opportune moment.

"Attacks on civilian populations and religious sites serve as stark evidence of the intelligence and security lapses within the Pakistani military, and such repeated acts of aggression will never mask their internal deficiencies," the Ministry concluded.