Will Afghanistan Retaliate for Pakistan's Airstrike? Statement from the Afghan government spokesperson

New Delhi, October 18 (IANS). Violence broke out again between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan launched a massive attack on Afghanistan, in which eight people, including three cricketers, were killed. Meanwhile, the statement of the Afghanistan government spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, came to light. Zabihullah Mujahid said: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious and Merciful, in accordance with his promise to hold talks with the Pakistani side in Doha, a high-level delegation from the Islamic Emirate, led by the country’s defense minister, respected Maulvi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, left for Doha today.” He further wrote that on the other hand, Pakistani military forces again carried out airstrikes on civilian areas in Paktika province last night, resulting in numerous civilian casualties, including martyrs and injured. The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns these repeated crimes and violations of Afghanistan’s sovereignty by Pakistani forces and considers such actions provocative and an attempt to prolong the war. The Afghan spokesman said: “Although the Islamic Emirate reserves the right to respond to the violation of its sovereignty and aggression by Pakistani forces, in order to preserve the dignity and respect of its negotiating team, the Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate will refrain from new actions. We reiterate that Afghanistan, but whatever solution will happen in a peaceful security and regional security will be. in the hands of the Pakistanis.” As a result of side’s aggression.” Let us tell you that there were earlier reports in the media that talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan would be held in Doha. However, no official confirmation was made about this. Meanwhile, the Afghan delegation left to attend this meeting. About the ongoing violent conflict between the two sides, US President Donald Trump said: “I understand that Pakistan is being attacked or Pakistan is being attacked. If I have to solve it, it’s easy for me. Meanwhile, I have to run America, but I like to solve wars. Do you know why? I love to stop people from dying, and I have saved millions and millions of lives.” –IANS KK/DSC