Residents of Afghanistan’s capital report that life in Kabul remains calm and stable following last night’s airstrikes by the Pakistani military. People began Friday morning normally, without fear or anxiety, according to local accounts.

Marketplaces, commercial centers, and main roads across the city have seen regular activity, with families attending to daily routines. Citizens say the general atmosphere reflects confidence and a positive spirit throughout the capital.

Many Kabul residents have expressed support for the Islamic Emirate’s retaliatory operations across the Durand Line, emphasizing that Afghanistan is advancing toward self-sufficiency and sees less need for trade dependency on Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense reported that its forces killed 55 Pakistani soldiers, captured several others, and seized two military bases along with 19 checkpoints during retaliatory operations. The ministry also confirmed eight Afghan soldiers were killed and 11 wounded in the clashes.

In addition, 13 civilians were injured in a Pakistani rocket attack on a returnee camp in Nangarhar province.

Senior international leaders have urged restraint and dialogue as tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan intensify following clashes and airstrikes.

António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, called on both sides to strictly adhere to their obligations under international law, particularly international humanitarian law, amid the unfolding situation.

Separately, Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, appealed for immediate dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad to prevent further escalation and civilian harm.

Regional diplomacy has also accelerated. Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone conversation with Ishaq Dar to discuss recent developments and explore ways to reduce tensions, according to a statement from Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry. Dar is currently on an official visit to the Kingdom.

Meanwhile, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iranian foreign minister emphasized that the holy month of Ramadan offers an opportunity for restraint and reconciliation. He stated that Tehran stands ready to facilitate dialogue and strengthen mutual understanding between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The international appeals come as observers warn that continued escalation could further destabilize the region.

Pakistani military conducted airstrikes in three Afghan provinces overnight, officials said on Friday, escalating tensions after Afghan forces launched retaliatory attacks along the Durand Line.

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), confirmed that Pakistani aircraft struck targets in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. He said the attacks caused no casualties.

The airstrikes followed a series of assaults by Afghan forces on Pakistani military positions late Thursday. Kabul described these operations as retaliation for Pakistan’s earlier strikes in Nangarhar and Paktika earlier in the week.

Thirteen civilians were injured in Pakistani rocket attack on a returnees camp in Nangarhar.