Afghan diplomats refuses to stand for Pakistan’s anthem at Peshawar event; Watch viral video

Pakistan has strongly protested to Afghanistan after Afghan diplomats, including Consul General Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir, remained seated during the playing of Pakistan's national anthem at a recent event. This incident has heightened tensions between the two nations, already strained by broader geopolitical issues. The Afghan Consulate has clarified that the action was due to the anthem's musical composition, not intended as a sign of disrespect.