Anti-Pakistan rally in Kabul

Around 70 people, mostly women, rallied outside the Pakistani embassy, holding banners and chanting against what they said was meddling by Islamabad, reported AFP. The Taliban fired shots in the air Tuesday to disperse dozens of people protesting in Kabul against Pakistan’s involvement in Afghan affairs, AFP staff at the scene reported. More details are awaited.

Videos on social media showed a crowd, comprising of men and women, holding placards with slogans against Pakistan. According to reports, Taliban has open fired on anti-Pakistan protesters who were marching towards Kabul Serena Hotel where the Pakistan ISI director is living. Meanwhile, the Taliban has claimed victory over opposition forces in the Panjshir valley. According to Reuters, photos on social media showed Taliban members standing in front of the gate of the Panjshir provincial governor’s compound after fighting over the weekend with the NRFA.