We've now heard from the UK's Foreign Secretary Rominic Raab, who is in Pakistan as part of efforts to secure safe passage for Britons and others trying to leave Afghanistan, APA reports citing BBC.
At a press conference in Islamabad, Raab says there was "common widespread surprise" at the pace of the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan.
Even the Taliban were "taken by surprise" at the speed, he says. The militants took control of Kabul on 15 August, ahead of the scheduled withdrawal of foreign troops at the end of the month.
Raab suggests forming a regional coalition to hold the Taliban to account and apply a "moderating" force on the group.
"Pakistan's support and role will be vital," he says.
The Taliban needs to create a "safe and secure environment" to allow aid to be offered to people in Afghanistan, he adds.
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