Kabul, April 2 (NationPress) The Minister of Economy in Afghanistan, Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, announced on Thursday that over 27,000 Afghan families from nine provinces have been forcibly displaced due to military actions from Pakistan, according to local media sources.

In a coordination meeting held with officials from various United Nations agencies and both national and international organizations, Hanif stated that recent months have seen an increase in Pakistan's aggressive actions against Afghanistan, as reported by Pajhwok Afghan News. He highlighted that a total of 27,344 families have been affected in the provinces of Nuristan, Zabul, Paktia, Khost, Paktika, Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman, and Kandahar.

Many of these displaced families are currently living without essential resources such as food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare. Hanif pointed out that the Taliban is taking steps to mitigate the economic hardships experienced by these individuals. However, he called on UN agencies and partner organizations to provide immediate humanitarian assistance.

He condemned the use of heavy weaponry in populated areas, which has resulted in civilian casualties and the displacement of numerous families, describing these acts as severe humanitarian violations and contrary to Islamic teachings.

These statements were made during a meeting organized by the Ministry of Economy in Afghanistan, aimed at coordinating emergency assistance from United Nations agencies and various NGOs for those affected by the recent bombardments. Representatives from a range of domestic and international organizations attended this critical meeting.

The head of UNICEF in Afghanistan, Tajuddin Oyewale, emphasized the necessity for both countries to seek peaceful resolutions. He noted that in addition to the displacement, infrastructure damage has affected at least ten health facilities. Oyewale reaffirmed UNICEF's dedication to aiding the displaced population in Afghanistan and expressed hope that Afghan authorities would allow access to remote areas for effective aid delivery, as reported by Pajhwok Afghan News.

Relations between Kabul and Islamabad have significantly deteriorated in recent months due to Pakistani airstrikes and artillery attacks, leading to numerous casualties in Afghanistan.

On March 29, an incident involving Pakistani forces resulted in the death of one person and injuries to 16 others following heavy rocket and artillery assaults on residential areas in Kunar province, according to officials. The shelling targeted neighborhoods near Asadabad and surrounding homes.