Kabul: The Taliban government has, for the first time since taking power, decided to incorporate former members of the Afghan Special Forces into its ranks in order to utilize their military expertise in fighting against Pakistani forces.
According to sources, these are personnel who were trained by NATO during the era of the former Afghan republic. After the Taliban came to power, many of them were dismissed from their positions or detained to prevent them from becoming a potential threat to the new administration.
Reports indicate that during recent border clashes, Taliban forces suffered significant losses. Their fighters reportedly struggled to perform effectively against the experienced Pakistani military forces.
Sources also claim that in several locations, Taliban personnel were unable to mount effective resistance and were forced to abandon their positions and retreat.
In response to these developments, Taliban leadership has decided to reintegrate former members of the Afghan army and special forces in order to strengthen their military capabilities by benefiting from the experience of trained soldiers.
Observers say the move suggests that Taliban forces have faced serious challenges in recent clashes and are now attempting to improve their combat effectiveness.
