Afghanans killed in Pakistani strike on Kabul hospital receive funerals

March 19, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Afghanans killed in Pakistani strike on Kabul hospital receive funerals

Pakistani Air Strike on Afghan Hospital Results in Loss of Life

A funeral procession has been held for individuals who lost their lives as a result of an airstrike by Pakistani forces at a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to the United Nations, 143 people were reported killed in the incident.

The Pakistani government has denied targeting civilians during the strike. The event occurred at the facility, which was designated as a place for individuals seeking treatment and rehabilitation for substance abuse issues.

Eyewitnesses have confirmed that the victims are Afghan nationals who were present at the center when the airstrike took place. Authorities from Afghanistan have begun conducting burials for those affected by the incident.

The Pakistani government has released a statement denying any involvement in civilian casualties, stating that their actions were aimed at targeting specific targets within the facility. However, details regarding the nature of these targets remain unclear.

The United Nations has confirmed the number of fatalities resulting from the airstrike, but no further information is available on the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Source: Al Jazeera