Abdullah Abdullah seeks time from the Taliban to form an interim government in Afghanistan as President Ashraf Ghani escapes to Tajikistan
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Afghan Interior Minister said power will be transferred to an interim set-up in Afghanistan
On paper, the Afghan security forces look robust, with 352,000 soldiers and police officers. But the Afghan government can prove only that 254,000 of them serve in the ranks.
Now Kabul is the last major urban area under control of Afghan government while Taliban today announced they will not capture the capital city by force.
Fawad Chaudhry says no Pakistani was declared anti-state in the DMW report.
The analysis of PML-N leaders reflects that they are not well aware of the latest technology, says the minister.
Fawad Chaudhry advises PML-N leadership to hire services of any expert who can educate them about the contents of the DMW report.
Afghan forces unsure whether they were fighting to protect the state or to ensure Ghani stays in power for another term, he says.
Peace settlement not possible with Ghani as president, says Zakhilwal.
Statement comes after Taliban take control of more territory, with the capture of Herat being termed as a major blow for Afghanistan’s security forces.
Pakistan not responsible for Afghanistan’s failure, Moeed Yusuf says.
NSA says PM Imran has always stressed on the need for a political solution in Afghanistan.
“Afghans are our brothers and sisters, but we cannot bear any more refugees,” he says, urging world not to isolate Afghanistan.
The Taliban strategy to overwhelm government forces with multi-pronged attacks throughout the country has proved successful.
Corruption, the lack of a will to fight, and the vacuum created by the US exit likely all played a part in the Afghan military’s ultimate demise.
The government now controls just three major cities, and is unlikely to have the logistical manpower left to marshal a successful defence of the capital.