Kabul: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani delivered a televised address, his first public remarks since the Taliban made major Talibani disturbances in recent days. Ghani's last public appearance was on Wednesday (August 11) in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif, where the rebels launched a multi-pronged attack early Saturday. Afghan president promises not to give up 'achievements' of last 20 years, says 'consultations' underway amid Taliban blitz

Ghani said that the top priority remains the remobilization of the country's armed forces as the Taliban continues its assault on the nation. Ghani said that his purpose is to prevent further instability, violence and displacement of people. He said that he won't let Afghans be killed and their properties damaged in war, thus losing on the gains made in the last 20 years.

Meanwhile, the Taliban shifted closer to Kabul on Saturday, capturing a key city near Afghanistan's capital as American troops flew in to help evacuate embassy personnel and other civilians. Maintaining a rapid advance, the rebels took Pul-e-Alam, around 70 km (40 miles) from Kabul and the capital of Logar province, a local provincial council member said.

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