International Union of Muslim Scholars Condemns Pakistan’s Kabul Hospital Attack

Doha, Qatar – The International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) has strongly condemned the recent attack by Pakistan’s military authorities on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghanistan, deeming it a violation of both Islamic principles and international law. The organization has called for an immediate halt to such actions and a transparent investigation into the incident.

Escalating Tensions and Calls for Investigation

Raising concern over escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the IUMS urged Islamabad and its military leadership to immediately cease such actions and establish a transparent, independent commission to investigate the incident and assess the casualties [Ariana News]. The attack, which targeted a 2,000-bed drug addiction treatment hospital in eastern Kabul, has sparked widespread outrage both nationally and internationally [Bakhtar News].

Temporary Pause in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq

Pakistan announced a “temporary pause” in its ongoing Operation Ghazab lil-Haq against the Afghan Taliban, citing the upcoming Eid al-Fitr and requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey [Tolo News]. Information Minister Ataullah Tarar announced the pause, effective from midnight March 18/19 to midnight March 23/24, on the social media platform X.

Taliban Response and Conditions for Resumption

The Afghan Taliban also declared a temporary suspension of its military operation against Pakistan in response to the same requests from Islamic countries [Tolo News]. Still, Pakistan warned that Operation Ghazab lil-Haq would immediately resume with renewed intensity in the event of any cross-border attack, drone attack, or terrorist incident within Pakistan [Tolo News].

IUMS Condemnation: A Grave Sin

The IUMS described the attack on the Kabul hospital as a “major and destructive sin” particularly as it occurred during the final ten days of Ramadan, a period of heightened spiritual significance [The Pamphlet]. The organization emphasized that targeting a hospital constitutes a clear breach of humanitarian norms protecting medical facilities under all circumstances [Ariana News].

Call for Dialogue and Mediation

The IUMS urged both sides to cease hostilities and pursue dialogue, backing renewed mediation efforts led by Qatar and Turkey [Ariana News]. Emphasizing unity and reconciliation, the Union stated that resolving disputes peacefully is both a religious obligation and essential for regional stability.