New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- India on Sunday strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory that have resulted in civilian casualties, and reiterated its support for Afghanistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a statement, said the attacks by Pakistan were "another attempt by Pakistan to externalise its internal failures".

On Saturday night, the Pakistani military conducted airstrikes on Nangarhar and Paktika provinces, resulting in several civilian casualties.

The MEA statement statement read:"India strongly condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory that have resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, during the holy ...