Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday (29 June) that Pakistani strikes on homes in Kunar, Paktia and Paktika killed 36 civilians and injured 163, while Islamabad said it targeted militant hideouts along the border.
Kabul said it summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Pakistani Embassy in Kabul and lodged a protest over what it described as a violation of Afghan airspace and the bombing of civilian homes.
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for Afghanistan's de facto authorities, said the strikes took place overnight in Gayan district of Paktika, Tsamkani district of Paktia and Manogai district of Kunar.
Mujahid condemned the strikes, saying civilians had been hit.
"We strongly condemn this cowardly act of aggression and consider it a crime and an act of brutality."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks breached international principles and Afghanistan's sovereignty.
"The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan considers these attacks a clear violation of international principles, humanitarian laws and the national sovereignty of countries, and strongly condemns them."
Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, said on X that Pakistani security forces carried out an intelligence-based ground operation near the border in Bajaur on 28 June, followed by "calibrated strikes" overnight.
Tarar said three targets in Paktia, Paktika and Kunar were destroyed, killing 25 militants, while four others were killed in Bajaur. He said the operation followed recent attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Karachi.
He said Pakistan would continue its counter-terrorism campaign.
"Pakistan has always strived for maintaining peace and stability in the region, but at the same time shall not compromise on the safety and security of our citizens, which remains our top priority."
Tarar's statement did not mention civilian casualties.
Kabul rejected Islamabad's claim, saying Pakistan had repeatedly blamed Afghanistan "without any credible documents or evidence" for security incidents inside Pakistan.
The foreign ministry warned that the use of force would undermine trust, neighbourly relations and regional stability.
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