Afghanistan crisis live updates: US troops surge evacuations out of Kabul but threats persist
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 23, 2021, 23:12:11 IST
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Afghanistan crisis live updates: US troops surge evacuations out of Kabul but threats persist

Pakistan and its intelligence service have played a key role in fostering the Taliban and allowing it to eventually take over Afghanistan, a top Republican lawmaker has alleged, stating that it is disgusting to watch Islamabad celebrate the group's victory that will bring 'untold brutality' to Afghans. Stay with TOI for all the latest developments-
01:46 (IST) Aug 22

Talks for an interim government have been going on between the insurgents and Afghan politicians led by former president Hamid Karzai and former foreign minister and Afghanistan chief executive Abdullah Abdullah since the fall of Kabul after lightning advances by Taliban fighters a few days ago. The negotiations are going on right now.

Ahmadullah Waseq, deputy of the Taliban's cultural affairs committee

01:46 (IST) Aug 22
Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar arrived in Kabul on Saturday to join negotiations with the Afghan and insurgent leaders.
00:18 (IST) Aug 22
TV crews from Al-Emarah Studio, which produces pro-Taliban content, have been out in the streets, speaking with Kabul residents, bringing reassuring messages about life returning to normal. (Reuters)
TV crews from Al-Emarah Studio, which produces pro-Taliban content, have been out in the streets, speaking with Kabul residents, bringing reassuring messages about life returning to normal. (Reuters)
23:56 (IST) Aug 21
Pak FM Qureshi discusses Afghan situation with several counterparts.
23:56 (IST) Aug 21
Taliban release 340 prisoners in Farah Province.
23:56 (IST) Aug 21
US, Germany advise citizens against travel to Kabul airport amid evacuation chaos.
23:55 (IST) Aug 21
IS threat forces US changes to evacuations at Kabul airport.
23:55 (IST) Aug 21
Thousands rally in London decrying Taliban takeover.
23:55 (IST) Aug 21
Over 500 Nepalese nationals evacuated from Afghanistan.
23:55 (IST) Aug 21
US officials say 2,500 Americans have been evacuated from Kabul in past week.
23:54 (IST) Aug 21
India allowed to operate two flights daily to evacuate citizens from Kabul.