Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin described the Taliban’s previous rule in Afghanistan before it was overthrown by the US as “extreme and backward” and called for international pressure to ensure that the group, which has regained power, will not return to such policies.

In contrast, PAS hailed the Taliban’s return in Afghanistan, which it claimed is “moderate” and is gaining the people’s acceptance.

Zuraida, from Bersatu, said...