America listened to Pakistan in 02 when they vetoed any Indian presence there.
The Pakistanis have moved their assasination shenanigans to a new level by targeting and killing Brig Mehta, formerly head of Military Intelligence in Kashmir.
This violates long held norm of intelligence and covert warfare in that principals of antagonistic countries are not targeted, something Pakistanis have long violated.
India will persevere, building bridges, including roads and educating more Afghanis in India.
Afghanis want more Indian entertainment, too.
All in all, India’s in a good spot in Afghanistan, despite this attack.