Afghan Ambassador’s Daughter Briefly Kidnapped in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Afghanistan said Saturday the daughter of its ambassador to neighboring Pakistan was briefly abducted and “severely tortured” by unknown assailants.

A foreign ministry statement issued in Kabul condemned the incident, saying Silsila Alikhil was on her way home in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, when she was taken captive “for several hours” by unknown individuals. "After being released from the kidnappers' captivity, Ms. Alikhil is under medical care at the hospital," the statement added. Kabul urged the Pakistani government to immediately "identify and prosecute the perpetrators.” It demanded full security and protection for Afghan diplomatic missions, along with their staff and their families.