A similar narrative is being built by Pakistani deep state me in northern territories where Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum writ used to run by claiming that Afghan security forces have virtually surrendered to the Talib. The Afghan special forces and hardcore military elements have withdrawn not because they fear Taliban onslaught but for military consolidation. After Gen Bismillah Khan Mohammadi has been appointed as new Afghan Defence Minister, the security forces are not only retaking districts but also counter-attacking. It is quite evident that the Afghan security forces will not only defend but also take the war to the Taliban in their strongholds. It is only a matter of time that war-war strategy of Taliban will be evident to the world particularly the US and Russia.

Source: Hindustan Times July 20, 2021 06:00 UTC