Afghanistan cricket stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have strongly condemned the recent airstrikes in Kabul, which reportedly led to significant civilian casualties. The incident, which has triggered widespread concern, saw more than 400 Afghans lose their lives, while over 250 others were injured following bombardment on a drug rehabilitation facility.
Reacting to the tragic developments, Rashid Khan expressed deep anguish over the loss of innocent lives. The Afghanistan all-rounder called for accountability and stressed that targeting civilian infrastructure cannot be justified under any circumstances.
“I am deeply saddened by the latest reports of civilian casualties as a result of Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul. Targeting civilian homes, educational facilities or medical infrastructure, either intentional or by mistake, is a war crime,” Rashid Khan posted on X.
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He further highlighted the emotional and humanitarian impact of the attack, especially given the timing during the holy month.
“The sheer disregard for human lives, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, is sickening and deeply concerning. It will only fuel division and hatred. I call upon the UN and other human rights agencies to thoroughly investigate this latest atrocity and hold the perpetrators to account. I stand with my Afghan people in this difficult time. We shall heal, and we will rise as a nation. We always do. Inshallah!,” he added.
I am deeply saddened by the latest reports of civilian casualties as a result of Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul. Targeting civilian homes, educational facilities or medical infrastructure, either intentional or by mistake, is a war crime. The sheer disregard for human lives,… pic.twitter.com/DbFRRh2qAJ
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) March 16, 2026
Tonight in Kabul, hope was extinguished at a hospital. Young men seeking treatment were murdered in a bombing by the Pakistani military regime. Mothers waited at the gates, calling their sons’ names. On the 28th night of Ramadan, their lives were cut short. pic.twitter.com/p12617D4de
— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) March 16, 2026
Earlier tonight we heard a powerful explosion here in Kabul. Soon after, flames rose into the sky from a hospital struck in Pakistani airstrikes.
In the month of Ramadan, after people had opened their fasts, innocent lives were lost and many others wounded.
My heart is with…
— Azmatullah Omarzai (@AzmatOmarzay) March 17, 2026
Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi also voiced his outrage, sharing a powerful message that reflected the pain felt across the country.
“Tonight in Kabul, hope was extinguished at a hospital. Young men seeking treatment were murdered in a bombing by the Pakistani military regime. Mothers waited at the gates, calling their sons’ names. On the 28th night of Ramadan, their lives were cut short,” Nabi wrote.
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Meanwhile, the United Nations has raised concerns over the incident. UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, expressed sympathy for the victims’ families and urged both sides to de-escalate tensions. He also emphasized the importance of adhering to international humanitarian laws, particularly the protection of civilians and essential public infrastructure such as hospitals.
