Imran Khan said the Taliban have broken "the shackles of slavery"
DW: Afghanistan: Pakistan rejoices at Taliban victory as West flounders
Many Pakistanis are euphoric after the victory of the Taliban, celebrating the fall of Kabul, and the seizure of power by the extremist group, which has historic ties with Islamabad.
Afghanistan has a familiar power back in place. Kabul has fallen. The Taliban have won. And Pakistanis are euphoric.
To many a foe, but to others a friend, the cloistered group of extremists has long held cordial ties with Islamabad, and the Taliban's recent rise from the flames has left many Pakistanis in raptures.
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Update: Pakistan cheers Taliban out of ‘fear of India’ – despite spillover threat (France 24)
WNU Editor: This Washington Post commentary has a different opinion .... Pakistanis aren't rejoicing over the triumph of the Taliban (Washington Post).
