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ISI played key role in Taliban takeover: US

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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. Congressma­n Steve Chabot, Co-chair of the India Caucus, said in his address to the virtual gala of Hindu Political Action Committee on Sunday that he applauds the Indian government for welcoming the Afghan religious minorities who have a good reason to fear persecutio­n at the hands of the Taliban and their evil rule. “In contrast, we all know that Pakistan and particular­ly its intelligen­ce services played a key role fostering the Taliban and allowing them to eventually take over. It's just disgusting to watch Pakistani officials celebrate the victory of this group that will bring untold brutality to the Afghan people,” Chabot said.

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