While in Kabul Mr Blinken also called upon other countries in the region, “especially Pakistan” to support Afghanistan after the US departure. The sudden withdrawal would demoralize Afghan government and troops. The Afghan Taliban’s advance had been mostly stemmed by the allied air forces. The government’s security forces may not be able to withstand the Afghan Taliban’s onslaught combined with terrorist attacks. Pakistan needs to hold urgent talks with China, Russia, Turkey and Iran to devise a joint strategy to deal with the crises brewing in Afghanistan.

Source: Pakistan Today April 16, 2021 16:52 UTC