The Northern Alliance are supported by (amongst others) India. Imagine Pakistan's reaction to having India on one side and an Afghanistan ruled by a pro-indian government on the other. The region would become even less stable.
Russia has apparently informed the Northern Alliance of hidden weapons dumps left behind by the Russian Army when they pulled out.
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