The International Human Rights Foundation (IHRF) has obtained photographic evidence confirming that Pakistani forces shelled areas near the Durand Line in Paktia province at approximately 7:00 PM local time.
The attack deliberately targeted non-combatant civilians in the Patan district vicinity. The result is an undeniable tragedy:
• 16 civilians injured
• 4 civilians killed, including two children
This is not a border skirmish; it is a direct violation of international humanitarian law. The IHRF condemns the targeting of civilian life in the strongest terms.
We demand an immediate cessation of cross-border shelling and a transparent investigation to hold those responsible accountable.
پاکستان کی خصوصی فوجی حلقوں نے ایک بار پھر افغان سرزمین کی خلاف ورزی کی۔
گزشتہ رات انہوں نے صوبہ ننگرہار اور پکتیکا میں ہمارے بے گناہ شہریوں پر بمباری کی، جس کے نتیجے میں خواتین اور بچوں سمیت درجنوں افراد شہید اور زخمی ہوگئے۔
پاکستانی جرنیل اپنے ملک میں سیکیورٹی کی ناکامیوں کو ایسے ہی مجرمانہ اقدامات کے ذریعے پورا کرنے کی کوشش کر رہے ہیں۔
ترجمان ذبیح اللہ مجاہد
Statement of Condolence
The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow and grief over the tragic martyrdom of the brave cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province, who were targeted this evening in a cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime.
In this heartbreaking incident, three players (Kabeer, Sibghatullah and Haroon) alongside 5 other fellow countrymen from Urgun District were martyred, and seven others were injured. The players had earlier traveled to Sharana, the capital of Paktika province, to participate in a friendly cricket match. After returning home to Urgun, they were targeted during a gathering.
The ACB considers this a great loss for Afghanistan’s sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family. The ACB also extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to the bereaved families of the martyrs and to the people of Paktika Province.
In response of this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan, scheduled to be played in late November.
May Allah (SWT) grant the martyrs the highest ranks in Jannah, bless the injured with a speedy recovery, and grant their families patience, reward, and strength during this time of immense grief.
إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
'Hashar', meaning gathering, is an integral part of the Afghan culture through which people come together for helping a specific person in need or working on a public project. These people from Watapoor of Kunar province have gathered to build a 10km road by themselves.