Amid the rising geopolitical tensions across the globe, former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has condemned a report that there has been a Pakistani airstrike in Nuristan Province in Afghanistan. The Afghanistan president has called for respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty and adherence to international law, the Khaama Press reported.

As per ANI, Karzai expressed concern over media reports of an alleged Pakistani drone strike in Nuristan. He urged Islamabad to respect Afghanistan's sovereignty and avoid violating international law. Taliban authorities have so far remained silent on the incident, according to Khaama Press.

Earlier, another news agency, affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported, citing unnamed sources, that Pakistan carried out a drone strike in Nuristan. On August 14, Karzai referred to these media reports, stating he was deeply concerned about the alleged airstrike attributed to Pakistan.