Hundreds Protest In Kabul Over Pakistan's Meddling In Afghanistan

Hundreds of Afghans took to the streets of Kabul on Tuesday, chanting slogans against Pakistani meddling in the country. The protests took place in at least two locations in the city center, with participants demanding Pakistan to stop interfering in Afghanistan’s affairs.

Photo Insert: Taliban soldiers are allegedly receiving military support from Pakistan.

Many Afghans, including former officials, say that Pakistan is supporting the Taliban and has helped them in their recent military campaign, during which the militant group took over the country. Islamabad has denied any involvement.

In one of the many videos of the protests circulating on social media or on local TV, a female participant says she and the other protesters are not there for personal gains, but to defend their country.

“We are here to defend our country. Pakistan has started a direct invasion in Afghanistan and we are asking why its chief intelligence is here? What is his purpose?"

On Sunday and Monday, the head of Pakistan's intelligence service ISI, Faiz Hameed, visited Kabul and conducted meetings with Taliban officials.

According to a BBC reporter, many protesters in Kabul alleged Pakistan supported the Taliban in fighting in Panjshir province, which fell to the Taliban on Monday after almost a week of fighting.

At the same time, many protesters chanted "Freedom" - probably hinting at support for Ahmad Massud, who led the armed National Resistance Front in Panjshir and is in hiding since the Taliban took over the province.

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