#Kandahar Becomes Top Trend on Twitter in Pakistan

Recently, the Taliban expanded their control in the region of Kandahar, Afghanistan, and as such, it has become a Twitter trend recently. 

Twitter users have been sharing their thoughts and bits of information that they possess regarding the region. Recently, the Spin Buldak area in Kandahar was captured by the Taliban, but according to Afghan officials, the overall situation was peaceful and under control, and the Taliban were seen raising white flags, according to reports.

The Taliban raise white flag over Bab Dosti near the Pak-Afghan border

🇦🇫At least 160 Afghan soldiers surrendered to the Taliban in Spin Buldak, Kandahar province, which is one of the key ones on the border with Pakistan.
#Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/3bP72gPAaI

— The Rage X (@theragex) July 10, 2021

However, according to Twitter, Kandahar’s circumstances may not be as peaceful as we are led to believe.

After days of fierce battle #AfghanArmy soldiers surrendered to #Taliban in spin Buldak district of #Kandahar , spin buldak is home town of Tadin khan and General razak https://t.co/QP9k2yNuq0

— Zeitung (@Himat75) July 12, 2021

According to an Afghan journalist, Fawad Aman, a number of Taliban members were killed and more were injured.

193 #Taliban terrorists were killed and 74 were wounded as a result of #ANDSF operations in Paktika, Ghazni, Kunar, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Zabul, Herat, Badghis, Helmand, Nimruz, Balkh, Samangan, Jowzjan, Takhar and Kunduz provinces during the last 24 hours. & 13 IEDs were defused.

— Fawad Aman (@FawadAman2) July 15, 2021

India’s involvement in Kandahar is also coming into question.

https://twitter.com/Waqarra91320919/status/1415602087883325442

After RAW abandons it's assets in #Afghanistan, BNM – political front for BLF calls on UN to protect their livelihood.
Khalil Baloch along with senior leadership of BLF, BLA were kept at safe houses in Kandahar until Taliban captured the city. pic.twitter.com/ZppEb2VZLA

— Pakistan Defence (@Defence__Pak) July 15, 2021

India spent $30 million to establish a camp in Sarhad Leva Kandahar for Baloch dissidents. A letter in Darri showed that RAW was responsible for provision of weapons and ammunition for which four helicopters were utilized, he explained#IndiaSpoilerOfPeace

— آمنہ بتول (@amna575) July 15, 2021

Afghanistan has recently been witnessing increasing instability. The Taliban have claimed to take over 85% of the region, however, on a more positive note, US President Joe Biden has finally announced to withdraw its troops from the region.

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