Reliable sources within the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have confirmed to TOLOnews that over the past three days, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan's Defense Minister; Asim Malik, the head of intelligence; and two other generals each submitted separate requests for visas to travel to Afghanistan.

However, Kabul has repeatedly rejected their requests to visit Afghanistan.

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, also confirms that due to violations of Afghanistan's airspace, the request for a Pakistani delegation's travel to Kabul was denied.

Mr. Mujahid stated: "They had asked for their high-level delegation to come to Afghanistan, but because of the airspace violations, the Emirate did not permit the trip and rejected their request."

So far, Pakistani officials have not formally commented on the repeated visa rejections for their military and intelligence delegation by the Afghan side.

Some political analysts say that Kabul's rejection of Pakistani officials' visa requests indicates a shift in the Emirate's diplomatic approach and an emphasis on the principle of mutual respect in bilateral relations. In their view, Islamabad must cease violating Afghan airspace and pursue dialogue.

Mohammad Amin Karim, a political analyst, said: "Afghanistan's national interests demand that our country maintains healthy and constructive relations with all its neighbors, especially Pakistan. Unfortunately, ever since Pakistan's artificial creation, this problem has remained a festering wound."

Sayed Bilal Fatemi, another political analyst, added: "At this moment, after having violated Afghan territory without any documented reason or evidence against all international laws, their request to visit is like salt in the wound of the Afghan people."

These developments come after Pakistan carried out air strikes last Thursday night, violating Afghanistan's airspace. In response, on Saturday (19th of Mizan), forces of the Islamic Emirate launched a retaliatory operation along the Durand Line.

As a result of these attacks, 58 Pakistani soldiers were killed, 30 wounded, and 25 military posts came under the control of the Emirate's forces.

Afghanistan Denies Visa for Pakistani Officials Amid Airspace Dispute