India must enlist more support against Pakistan’s bombing of Afghanistan India condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrikes on an Afghan rehabilitation center, calling the attack “cowardly” and accusing Islamabad of covering up a “massacre.” The strikes, which killed at least 400 Afghans, targeted the Omid Rehabilitation Facility in Kabul, despite Pakistan’s denial that the facility was destroyed. The attack has intensified tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which have been escalating for over a year. Pakistan’s military launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq (Righteous Fury) in February, striking Taliban bases in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. The conflict has been further fueled by attacks by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which killed 11 soldiers and a child in Bajaur and 32 people in an Islamabad mosque following a suicide bombing. Pakistan has also expressed anger over India’s growing ties with Afghanistan, accusing the Taliban of turning the country into an “Indian colony.” This marks a shift from Pakistan’s earlier support for the Taliban’s rise to power in 2021. Meanwhile, the U.S.-Israel war against Iran has diverted global attention, allowing Pakistan to act with perceived impunity. The U.S. has publicly endorsed Pakistan’s “right to defend itself against Taliban attacks,” emboldening Islamabad’s military actions. India, facing similar challenges with cross-border terrorism from Afghanistan, sees potential relief from Pakistan’s dual-front pressures. However, India’s diplomatic role remains limited due to the absence of formal dialogue with Pakistan and the unrecognised Taliban regime. To prevent further escalation, India must rally support from SCO members concerned about the conflict.#pakistan #india #afghanistan #tehreek_e_taliban_pakistan #operation_ghazab_lil_haq
