Malaysia urges restraint and dialogue as tensions rise between Afghanistan and Pakistan to prevent further conflict and civilian suffering.

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia has urged restraint amid escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan following his recent discussion with Acting Prime Minister of Afghanistan Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund.

In a statement today, he emphasised that both countries must avoid actions that could worsen the situation, noting that ongoing military operations have already claimed hundreds of lives on both sides.

“Malaysia urges that these tensions be addressed through dialogue and diplomatic channels to prevent a prolonged conflict that would only bring further suffering to the people and undermine peace and stability in the region,” he said.

Pakistan’s military launched airstrikes early Friday (Feb 27) across multiple areas in Afghanistan, including Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia provinces, according to Anadolu Ajansi, which cited an Afghan government spokesman and local sources.

 The Sun Malaysia