Some local officials from a few provinces in the south of Afghanistan have warned that Taliban has gained access to more modern arms, which is a challenge for Afghan security and defense forces in fighting the group.

Helmand governor Mohammad Yasin Khan said modern weapons, from Afghanistan's neighboring countries, are being provided to the Taliban via intelligence networks, adding that Afghan security forces have on occasion seized such arms.

In this episode of Farakhabar, host Massoud Malik discuses the topic with the following guests:

Ghulam Hussain Naseri, MP

Mohammad Radmanish, military expert