The Afghan government has condemned recent Pakistani airstrikes that killed ten civilians, including nine children, in Khost province, labeling the actions as a violation of Afghanistan’s territorial integrity and a humanitarian tragedy. Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid emphasized the necessity of a timely response, framing the strikes as part of a broader pattern of aggression, which heightens regional instability. Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and ex-U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad have called for renewed diplomatic efforts, suggesting a Turkish-led mediation to address mutual security concerns. As tensions escalate, the risk of a wider regional confrontation grows, spotlighting the fragile security environment along the Afghan-Pakistani border.