The death toll from a coordinated attack, claimed by the Taliban, has increased to 41 people – including 21 security force members and 20 civilians.

The deputy minister of interior for security, Gen. Murad Ali Murad, who appeared at a press conference on Tuesday evening, confirmed the casualty toll and said 48 security force members and 110 civilians were wounded in the twin blasts.

In this episode of Farakhabar, host Fawad Aman discusses the topic with the following guests:

• Former interior deputy minister Mirza Mohammad Yarmand

• Paktia MP Mujibur Rahman Samkanai