August 15, the day the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan collapsed, is remembered by Afghans not only for the fall of their government but also for the widely circulated footage showing senior Pakistani military, intelligence, and political figures—under Taliban protection—inside Afghanistan’s national institutions. These scenes were seen as mocking Afghanistan’s national values and sparked widespread outrage among Afghans, who described the moment as one of the most shameful in the country’s history.
Historically, Afghans have viewed Pakistan as a hostile neighbor. Yet, the Taliban brought Pakistani officials—including ISI chief Faiz Hameed—into Kabul, further intensifying public resentment toward both the Taliban and Pakistan. Many Afghans now regard August 15 as a dark day in their national history.
To date, the Taliban have provided no explanation regarding the presence of Pakistani officials in Kabul during that period
Afghans Call ISI Chief Faiz Hameed’s Presence in Kabul on August 15 a Shameful Moment in History
